Here’s something you may not have realized: The first cold cereal was introduced in 1863 . . . meaning cereal is now around 160 years old.
Not every cereal that’s come out since the late-1800s has tasted good . . . and some have been disgusting. But it’s Friday, so let’s focus on the good stuff.
Complex.com created a list of the 50 best breakfast cereals of all time . . . and I hope you’ve had your coffee, because it might inspire some debate. But can we at least agree on the #1?
Here’s the Top 20: (And no, HEALTHINESS was probably not considered.)
1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch . . . introduced in 1984.
2. Honey Nut Cheerios . . . introduced in 1979. (Cheerios is #31.)
3. Cap’n Crunch Crunch Berries . . . introduced in 1967.
4. Oreo O’s . . . introduced in 1997.
5. Froot Loops . . . introduced in 1963.
6. Apple Jacks . . . introduced in 1965.
7. Frosted Flakes . . . introduced in 1952.
8. Lucky Charms . . . introduced in 1964.
9. Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds . . . introduced in 1989.
10. Cocoa Puffs . . . introduced in 1958.
11. Cookie Crisp . . . introduced in 1977.
12. Honey Smacks . . . introduced in 1953.
13. Golden Grahams . . . introduced in 1976.
14. Trix . . . introduced in 1954.
15. Cap’n Crunch Oops! All Berries . . . introduced in 1997.
16. Rice Krispies Treats Cereal . . . introduced in 1993.
17. Wheaties . . . introduced in 1921.
18. Cocoa Pebbles . . . introduced in 1971.
19. French Toast Crunch . . . introduced in 1996.
20. Honey Oh’s . . . introduced in 1980.
(Complex.com has the Top 50.)
