QUICK REVIEW: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran with Bananas

Kellogg s Raisin Bran with Bananas

What is it?

You’re not gonna believe this, but it’s Raisin Bran with bananas added in! No false advertising here.

How is it?

It’s everything you expect it to be. Do you like Raisin Bran? If so, this improves on the original. I mean, think about it, how could you possibly go wrong adding in banana flavor?

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I’ve actually been on record about not really being a big “fruit in cereal” guy. While I’ll eat banana in just about anything, I always found adding banana slices in milk a little too slimy for my liking. This cereal takes care of that.

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The banana chips are great. Actual banana is too wet and mushy. The standard banana chips you buy in bags are too hard and caramelized. These are a perfect width, flavor, and texture. They really knocked it out the park. The banana pieces have a nice little crisp and a perfect banana flavor without it tasting too sugary and artificial.

Sometimes raisins can be overwhelming but mixed with the early crunch of the bran flakes (they sog up super quick) and the crisp of the banana chips, this cereal really blends textures nicely.

Also – and don’t hold me to this – I think the flakes had a tad of banana flavor added to them. It tasted that way to me at least.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Don’t expect a banana in every bite. If Raisin Bran gives you two scoops of raisins per box, you’re probably looking at about a half scoop of bananas. Sure, I’d prefer a few more, but I didn’t think the ratio was too bad. The banana flavor is constant.

Conclusion:

There’s something about Raisin Bran that just feels like a fulfilling start to the day. Adding bananas to the mix was a brilliant move, and this cereal is a big flavor and textural win in my book.

Purchased Price: $3.00
Size: 14.5 oz. box
Purchased at: Acme
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 cup) 200 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 105 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 17 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.

13 thoughts to “QUICK REVIEW: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran with Bananas”

  1. Glad to know I’m not the only one that thinks actual banana slices in cereal with milk are kinda slimy (a bit gross to me)! I’ll be looking for this cereal! Thanks for the review!

  2. This is pretty similar to a cereal in the UK called ‘Fruit and Fibre’ which I always have in my cereal cupboard. I’m really surprised there is not an equivalent there – or is there?

  3. I disagree. Don’t like the CRUNCHY bananas. Bad move. I don’t like fruit in my cereal to begin with but a “real” banana would be a lot better then a crunchy piece of dried banana. Just my opinion. Leave Raisin Bran alone. Why fool around with a good thing !!! Will not buy again .

  4. Your comment about the extra “banana flavor” was spot on. That’s why I searched on if any artificial flavor added? It’s a great cereal and good for portion control as that “extra” banana flavor doesn’t compel for bowl 2. Also if your the milk drinker type after the cereal is gone it does taste kinda artificial or just very strong flavor

  5. Loved Raisin Bran before. Adding bananas was a terrible idea. Tastes like something from a bad joke. Leave well enough alone.

  6. Tried it , oh yuck . The flakes of cereal taste like old bananas, the chips themselves are hard and have very little banana flavor , where did the raisins go ? Had two bowls now and a total of four raisins it both bowls . I even shook the box up trying to get them mixed in . Wont buy this stuff again . Kellogg’s, you blew it .

  7. I REALLY like Raisin Bran with Bananas. Good addition, just a touch of crunch and good flavor

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