Toasted Coconut Cheerios

I haven't tried a lot of limited edition flavors of Cheerios. I've seen a few different varieties, and I've been a fan of Honey Nut Cheerios, but plain Cheerios are not my favorite cereal. I was walking around the grocery store the other day when I saw the bright teal box of a new limited edition flavor: Toasted Coconut Cheerios.

I have to say, coming at the tail end of winter, I like the feeling the box art brings. With the box color, umbrella, and shadow cast by the bowl, it's a good reminder that summer is ahead, with warmer days and more sunlight. The back of the box invites you to "Start your day with a tropical getaway" and says you can "find your way to paradise" by reading facts about places like Fiji, the Maldives, Hawaii, Tahiti. My mind relaxes just reading those words.

But I shouldn't judge a cereal by its cover. Without milk, I like this cereal. The coconut flavor is light, not overpowering, but strong enough to be distinct from regular Cheerios. The coconut flavor goes well with the usual Cheerio flavor. I haven't liked some fruit-flavored Cheerios because the sweet fruit flavor is followed by the distinct Cheerio flavor. But I like this. You almost have to slow down and think about it to really taste the coconut. With milk, the flavor is dulled, but still there. It seemed unremarkable at first, but it's growing on me. 

Key Info
Product: Toasted Coconut Cheerios
Date Found: February 11, grocery store (Mariano's/Kroger)
Package size: 10.8 oz., 11 servings
Serving size: 3/4 of a cup, 110 calories, 1.5 grams fat (without milk)