{"id":54340,"date":"2022-12-31T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=54340"},"modified":"2022-12-30T22:37:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T08:37:23","slug":"ihop-blueberry-syrup-mini-pancake-cereal-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2022\/12\/31\/ihop-blueberry-syrup-mini-pancake-cereal-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: IHOP Blueberry & Syrup Mini Pancake Cereal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Breakfastception: noun<\/em><\/p>\n

When one style of breakfast mimics the flavor(s) of another style of breakfast.<\/p>\n

“IHOP Mini Pancakes Cereal is the latest form of Breakfastception.”<\/p>\n

I should admit I never really understood the Christopher Nolan film Inception<\/em>, and have zero idea if this very topical reference makes sense. Anyway, General Mills and IHOP have partnered on a Blueberry and Syrup flavored cereal.<\/p>\n

I could be wrong, but the only pancake cereal I can even recall from one of the major companies was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Cap’n Crunch version<\/a>. We’ve had plenty of waffle<\/a>–inspired<\/a> cereals<\/a>, a few that were muffin-based, and even French toast, but how many have been distinctly pancake<\/u>? I didn’t anticipate these to taste much different from a waffle cereal, but that was still the main intrigue.<\/p>\n

An IHOP pancake cereal is interesting, but will these blueberry and syrup mini pancakes be the cereal of your Incepted dreams? Probably not.<\/p>\n

Will I ever properly reference the Christopher Nolan film Inception<\/em>? Also, probably not.<\/p>\n

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I’ll give this cereal credit where it’s due. It smells perfect. Well, I mean, it smells like a Blueberry Eggo waffle, but it’s really all just batter, right? The difference, especially in cereal form, is negligible, and let’s be real, waffles are just pancakes that go to the gym. Beyond the smell, I have to pretty much discredit this cereal from here on out. It’s one of the worst textured cereals I’ve had in a long time, even after soaking in milk.<\/p>\n

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The pieces are similar to Cookie Crisp but denser, and for some reason, these blueberry specs are a lot sharper than I recall the chocolate chips being. If you love a good crunch from your cereal, these may be your jam, but it’s not very satisfying because the pieces taste stale.<\/p>\n

The flavor itself is decent, but I’d classify it as “Crunch Berry Lite.” While there is a mildly pleasant hint of maple, and the base flavor reminded me of waffle or pancake batter, the blueberry really just reminded me of a weak Crunch Berry. It ends up being the dominant flavor before it all fades away into a weird aftertaste.<\/p>\n

I was surprised at how soft and bland the overall flavor was. Honestly, this has the sweetness level of an “adult” blueberry cereal with the shape and texture of a kid’s cereal. It’s living in a dead zone for no one in particular.<\/p>\n

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I’ll be fair and say it’s not entirely bad because the cereal does turn the milk into a sweet sky-blue color that would make even Aunt Beru proud, but everything else is meh.<\/p>\n

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The “IHOP” here stands for “I Have Other Preferences” because this one ranks near the bottom of cereals based on other breakfast staples. I don’t know how long you’ve got to try these, but I feel they’re gonna be one and done. I wouldn’t mind seeing IHOP regroup and try again, but hopefully not as IHOB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Actually, ya know what? Go for it. I’d try your burger-flavored cereal. Take it up another level because that right there would truly be an inception. I think. Maybe. Perhaps.<\/p>\n

Probably not.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $4.48
\nSize:<\/strong> 19 oz box
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Walmart
\nRating:<\/strong> 3 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (1 cup) 140 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 180 milligrams of sodium, 32 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Breakfastception: noun When one style of breakfast mimics the flavor(s) of another style of breakfast. “IHOP Mini Pancakes Cereal is the latest form of Breakfastception.” I should admit I never really understood the Christopher Nolan film Inception, and have zero idea if this very topical reference makes sense. 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