REVIEW: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Protein Cereal

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You can't spell gains without Kellogg's Raisin Bran.

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Protein Cereal has one gram less fiber and four grams more protein than Kellogg’s original Raisin Bran, and I know that off the top of my head. Why am I admitting to the least impressive flex ever? Because I have an Amazon Subscribe & Save subscription for regular Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, and since there are no puzzles on the back of the box for me to solve, all I have to read while eating the cereal is the nutrition facts.

The flakes in Raisin Bran Protein are thicker than the flakes in Raisin Bran.

If you LOVE the malty, bran-forward taste of Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, you might be disappointed with what this variation offers. It doesn’t taste like the original, just with added protein. Some might see that as an improvement, but I don’t. Even with a “touch of cinnamon,” which is an accurate description because it’s liiiiiiight, the flavor isn’t an upgrade. I notice the spice, but I wish this had a gentle rubdown of cinnamon rather than the whisper it currently offers.

It was easy to take this picture because I always have a box of Raisin Bran in my kitchen.

It also doesn’t feel like regular Raisin Bran. The flakes are closer in texture to those in Raisin Bran Crunch, which, again, some might see as an improvement because the thin flakes in the regular version go soggy quickly. They’re thicker, probably due to the soy protein isolate, and that thickness makes them more crunchy than crispy. So I guess the protein can help bulk up bran flakes as well as muscles.

What could use some bulking up is the flavor of the shriveled grapes, which are not as sweet as what’s in the original. This makes their taste less noticeable than what’s in regular Raisin Bran. Also, and maybe it’s just my box, there appear to be fewer than two scoops of them. A stronger cinnamon punch might’ve made up for the diminished raisins, but of course, that didn’t happen.

Other than the protein, this cereal is a lesser version of Kellogg’s original Raisin Bran. As a fan and regular eater of the classic, I thought this protein-enhanced version could eventually be my go-to when it comes to shriveled grapes and bran flakes. But its underwhelming cinnamon flavor and raisins delivered two scoops of disappointment.

Purchased Price: $5.69
Size: 17.3 oz box
Purchased at: Target
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 1/4 cup – 61 grams) 210 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 260 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of fiber, 15 grams of sugar (includes 7 grams of added sugar), and 9 grams of protein.

New Savory Groceries Spotted — June 9, 2026

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Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments. Spotted something new? Send your photos to [email protected].

Jiffy Hot Honey Corn Muffin Mix

Jiffy Hot Honey Corn Muffin Mix.

(Spotted by Phil at Walmart.)

Kerrygold High Heat Cooking Butter

Kerrygold High Heat Cooking Butter.

(Spotted by Sarah R at Whole Foods.)

Kraft Mac & Cheese Soccer Shapes

Kraft Mac & Cheese Soccer Shapes.

(Spotted by Amanda Y at H-E-B.)

Graza Garlic Aioli

Graza Garlic Aioli.

Graza Fancy Mayo

Graza Fancy Mayo.

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Smash Kitchen Garlic Mayo Dip & Spread

Smash Kitchen Garlic Mayo Dip & Spread.

(Spotted by Robbie at Target.)

Romansana Gnocchi With Four Cheeses

Romansana Gnocchi With Four Cheeses.

Romansana Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

Romansana Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe.

Romansana Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms

Romansana Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms.

Romansana Ravioloni With Ricotta And Spinach

Romansana Ravioloni With Ricotta And Spinach.

(Spotted by Amanda Y at H-E-B.)

Pulmuone Tantanmen

Pulmuone Tantanmen.

(Spotted by Van at Aldi.)

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Protein Snack Kit Smoked Uncured Pepperoni

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Protein Snack Kit Smoked Uncured Pepperoni.

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Protein Snack Kit Smoked Turkey

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Protein Snack Kit Smoked Turkey.

(Spotted by Van at Walmart.)

SPOTTED: Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Snacks

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Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Savory Miso Popcorn

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Savory Miso Popcorn.

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Spicy Ramen Yuca Chips

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Spicy Ramen Yuca Chips.

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Smoky Umami Recipe Fried Pork Rinds

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Smoky Umami Recipe Fried Pork Rinds.

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Spicy Chili Mango Gummy Candy

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Spicy Chili Mango Gummy Candy.

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Food Truck Gummy Candy

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Food Truck Gummy Candy.

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Sesame Crunch Trail Mix

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Sesame Crunch Trail Mix.

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Pineapple Chili Meat Sticks

Good & Gather Collabs Roy Choi Pineapple Chili Meat Sticks.

There’s more than the cake pops. (Spotted by Marvo and Robbie at Target.)

Spotted something new? Send your photos to [email protected].

SPOTTED: Planters Limited Edition Ranch and Sweet Cayenne BBQ Peanuts

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Planters Limited Edition Ranch Peanuts.

Planters Limited Edition Sweet Cayenne BBQ Peanuts.

Nuts. (Spotted by Jason B at Walmart.)

If you spotted something new, send your photos to [email protected].

REVIEW: Baskin-Robbins Fútbol Fireworks Ice Cream

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Red White and Blue and Green

Baskin-Robbins forced me to learn how to type an acute accent above the u in “Fútbol” with its June 2026 Flavor of the Month, Fútbol Fireworks.

The scoop commemorating the upcoming 2026 World Cup features sweet cream soda ice cream, cherry-flavored sherbet, blue raspberry and green apple popping candy, and blue raspberry swirls. There’s a red, white, and blue theme going on. Not sure what the green is about, though. Maybe it represents the grass on the pitch? (Thanks for teaching me what a soccer field is called, Ted Lasso. Season 4 starts streaming on Apple TV+ on August 5, 2026. This is not an ad.) Or maybe the green represents the green on the Mexican flag, since the country is co-hosting the event with the US and Canada. Or maybe it’s leftover candy from a Shrek promotion years ago.

Popping candy does not pop.

The popping candy is supposed to represent the fireworks, and much like the popping candy I’ve had in ice cream from other brands and every custom player I’ve created in EA’s FIFA, they were all duds. There was no popping of any kind, and I even did the thing where you open your mouth to let in more oxygen to help trigger the candy, which only made me look like I was a hungry hatchling in the middle of a somewhat crowded Baskin-Robbins location. Instead, all they offered was a crunch similar to Nerds, which isn’t a completely horrible thing since this scoop needed some texture. But on top of the lack of popping, the blue raspberry and green apple flavors the candies were supposed to provide were also absent.

If you love cherry, you'll love this.

The blue raspberry swirls added a slight grittiness and a strong tart berry flavor when I hit a big chunk of one. But most spoonfuls were dominated by the cherry sherbet, even when I managed to get some of the blue swirl.

I was most curious about the sweet cream soda ice cream, but I couldn’t identify it as sweet cream soda-flavored, even when tasting it on its own. What the ice cream base did offer was a way to temper the cherry sherbet somewhat, which made up the majority of my scoop. Without the ice cream, the whole scoop probably would’ve been way too heavily cherry.

For the most part, Fútbol Fireworks is a cherry-flavored scoop with some crunchy candy mixed in. It’s a bit ho-hum, but if cherry is your thing, you’ll probably enjoy it. Just don’t expect any fireworks.

Purchased Price: $5.19
Size: Regular 4 oz scoop
Rating: 5 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (2.5 oz scoop) 170 calories, 8 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 40 milligrams of sodium, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 20 grams of sugar (includes 17 grams of added sugar), and 2 grams of protein.

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