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Special K was one of the first cereals I remember being huge in the diet\/resolution sphere in the early 00s. The commercials would start after Christmas and last until the beginning of February, telling us how the \u201cSpecial K Diet\u201d could help us lose weight. Even though the diet isn\u2019t pushed anymore, Special K introduces a new flavor every January to entice resolutioners. This year, Special K\u2019s Limited Edition Iced Vanilla Latte is on the shelves.<\/p>\n
The cereal is \u201ccrunchy wheat and rice latte-flavored flakes made with vanilla-flavored clusters.\u201d I\u2019m generally a big fan of coffee\/espresso flavors in various forms, but after opening the bag, I was immediately worried by the overwhelming instant coffee aroma that greeted me. I won\u2019t bore you with my journey to being a coffee drinker, but I will say I\u2019m not a coffee snob unless it comes to instant coffee.<\/p>\n
To me, there is a bitterness in instant coffee that I just can\u2019t get past. Smelling it after opening the cereal made me worried about how the flavor was going to be. Before adding it to a bowl, I tried a handful. The combination of the dry cereal and pungent flavor (though not as strong as the smell) was truly unpleasant. It was not a great texture or flavor experience. <\/p>\n
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I went on the hunt for the \u201cvanilla-flavored clusters\u201d to try and see if they would balance things a little better. They had almost all settled towards the bottom of the bag, but I managed to fish one out. The vanilla flavor was almost non-existent with the cluster. It just had that vague, sweet flavor that those familiar with diet-centric cereals would recognize.<\/p>\n
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After trying it dry, I hoped that milk could somehow improve the experience. It did help to mellow out the harsh coffee flavor some, and when I got a bite with all three components (flakes, clusters, and milk), it offered a more pleasant flavor profile. However, about halfway through my bowl, I had to throw in the towel. While it wasn\u2019t so bad that I had to spit it out, it just wasn\u2019t good enough to keep eating.<\/p>\n
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This was a rare L for Special K cereals. I have loved the different varieties I have tried over the years and hoped this one would be no different. Kellogg\u2019s Special K Limited Edition Iced Vanilla Latte just didn\u2019t work for me. The overwhelmingly bitter coffee flavor that isn\u2019t balanced with a sweet, vanilla flavor makes it overall unpleasant. Since I have a family-size box amount left, I might try to use it in a recipe or even eat it with chocolate milk to see if it can be redeemed.<\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/strong> $4.98 Special K was one of the first cereals I remember being huge in the diet\/resolution sphere in the early 00s. The commercials would start after Christmas and last until the beginning of February, telling us how the \u201cSpecial K Diet\u201d could help us lose weight. 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\nSize:<\/strong> 18.2 oz box
\n Purchased at:<\/strong> Walmart
\nRating:<\/strong> 3 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (1 cup without milk) 150 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 260 milligrams of sodium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"