Fitness Romance Saga"Tasting!" POST Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat
November 23rd, 2009 • 30 Comments | Leave a Comment »
“This is how Josie feels about it.”
Shredded Wheat is old news so I don’t care about that part. This has everything to do with POST’s flavor infusion of Vanilla Almond into the Spongebob-shaped shreds.
Open the box and the Vanilla aroma will smack you silly. That’s a good or bad thing depending what you like, but for me, it was bad. Yet I was half-way entertained by the presentation of vanilla bean specks (that look like pepper) and crushed almond flecks that infest these fibrous pillows.
Unfortunately, the cereal should be renamed “Vanilla Vanilla Shredded Wheat” because my taste buds detect zero almond flavor. Vanilla overload makes for an angry Almond.
Whole grain goodness is the main ingredient, but sugar comes in second. It’s way too sweet; the cheap kind of sweet that is rude, abnoxious, and sends you reeling in horror (see Freaked-out Spongebob above).
Most healthy people who tame their taste buds to resist sugary crap for breakfast will not be pleased. I equate Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat to the sprinkling of some excessive Vanilla and tasteless Almond flavor into a bowl of Capt’n Crunch or Honey Combs. Same difference, except without the 5 grams of fiber.
I was hungry when I ate this, but I didn’t finish the bowl. I just couldn’t do it. And for the record, the Taste Test Crew totally disagrees with my assessment.
Eh, so what.
Vanilla Almond Notes
- Price Paid: $4.59 for 19.5 ounces
- Servings Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Fat Calories: 10
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Carbs: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 11g
- Other Carbs: 27g (but what he heck are “other carbs”?)
- Protein: 4g
Reactions from the Taste Test Crew
Health-hater Husband: It’s like sweetened Triscuits with nutty-ness.
Greedy Kid #1: Mmm. Nice and sweet.
Greedy Kid #2: I like it, but I don’t know why. (Huh?)
Yum UP! to: Capt’n Crunch: the better choice uber-sweet absurdities.
Yuck Down to: Cheap sugary overloads.
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Erica November 23rd, 2009 at 21:03
Bummer. I can’t deal with too heavy a sugary taste. Thanks for the review. I will pass when I see this at the food store!
Thank you for voting for Frank!!!
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Jessica November 23rd, 2009 at 21:28
Glad I’ve passed this up!
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Jody - Fit at 52 November 23rd, 2009 at 22:11
Not my thing anyway but the way you described it, I can see the kids & health hater hubby liking it.. lots of carbs & sweetness. Just the Triscuit comment made me think. Man I loved those when I had higher body fat & weight!!!
I had too many of them & wheat thins when they first came out WAY BACK WHEN!
Pass for me too!
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South Beach Steve November 23rd, 2009 at 22:20
I used to love this sort of thing, but now it does absolutely nothing for me.
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Lauren @ Eater not a runner November 23rd, 2009 at 22:53
Glad I read this, I would have been pretty disappointed if I had bought these!
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Nicole November 23rd, 2009 at 22:53
Huh, I thought it looked good! I think mini shredded wheats (even frosted) are a great choice as far as whole grains and fiber. The serving size is small, though…and high(er) in sugar. I mean, I ounce counted out 24 mini “biscuits”, laughed, and dumped into my bowl at least another serving. At 190 calories a serving, I might as well treat myself to granola! Ohhhh cereals.
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GIGI November 23rd, 2009 at 23:38
You are one sexy lady that’s for sure! ha ha! Never tried this stuff… but I surely won’t now! Esp. since my pops is putting the lbs on me already – no need for extra food! ha ha!
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FatFighterTV November 24th, 2009 at 0:25
These days, the only cereals I like are Kashi. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving, Josie!
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my kashi diet November 24th, 2009 at 0:56
I know what you’re thinking (I’m a little obsessed) but you should give Kashi Cinnamon Harvest a try – absolutely EVERYONE in my family loves this stuff!! it is easily the best shredded wheat I have ever had – love it!!!
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MizFit November 24th, 2009 at 6:24
I love me some sugar.
I love me some sugared cereal.
THE FROSTED ICKS are the one Ive always been able to pass on.
now CRUNCH BERRIES?
They a whole ‘nother story…
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skippymom November 24th, 2009 at 6:28
That pic’ scared the ever loving crap out of me. Thanks. I am wide awake now. Dayum. Ick.
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Trish @IamSucceeding November 24th, 2009 at 8:26
Nice photo Josie…scared me when I oend your page LOL
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Joanna November 24th, 2009 at 8:47
I’m scratching this one of my grocery list! Thankyouverymuch!
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Josie November 24th, 2009 at 10:19
Aha! Kashi Cinnamon Harvest was the first greedy food to ever be tested on Yum Yucky.
http://www.yumyucky.com/2009/02/taste-test-review-kashi-cinnamon-harvest-cereal.html
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Josie November 24th, 2009 at 10:19
I’m feigning for the Capt’n.
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Josie November 24th, 2009 at 10:20
Yeah. And I’m STILL disappointed. But I sacrifice my taste buds so save you the horror.
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brandi November 24th, 2009 at 10:20
I always wondered about the flavored ones. We don’t buy the regular very often anyway, but the spongebob picture sealed the deal on this one
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Josie November 24th, 2009 at 10:21
Yes. Scratch it off, then use white out and magic eraser on it.
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Mari November 24th, 2009 at 14:12
lol I might like it…I love sweet things =)
have you tried Kashi’s shredded cereal????
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Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life November 24th, 2009 at 14:38
Awesome review! I know to stay away from them now
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Diane Fit to the Finish November 24th, 2009 at 15:07
I’ve never been impressed with the Post shredded wheat. Thanks for the review and now I will never, ever, ever buy it!
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marisa November 24th, 2009 at 15:15
Post used to sell this cinnamon shredded wheat that was very good (NOT to be confused with the Post cinnamon FROSTED shredded wheat on every cereal shelf now).
http://cerealbuzz.com/images/shredwheat.jpg
I guess I’ll try the Kashi one, I love cinnamon!! Has anyone tried the Kashi Island Vanilla? I’ve been curious about it…
Speaking of bad flavors, I bought Quaker Oatmeal Weight Control variety oatmeal – horrible! Has the worst, strongest, artificial sweetener taste. I bought it months ago and am just now forcing myself to finish it.
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Andrea@WellnessNotes November 24th, 2009 at 15:40
I always love your reviews!
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Josie November 24th, 2009 at 16:36
Ack! So glad I didn’t pick up the Quaker Weight Control. Sounds like pure nastiness.
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Extreme Fitness Results November 24th, 2009 at 17:04
Hmm… almonds. Yum. Though, you know, what you described still sounds better than the oatmeal I had this morning. Why does oatmeal taste like slime? (What does slime taste like, you ask? Oatmeal.) I added walnuts and berries, and that did nothing to disguise the mucousy texture of them oats!
Don’t ask me if I finished the bowl.
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Josie November 24th, 2009 at 18:20
It’s only oatmeal. But now it’s disgusting….
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Mary :: A Merry Life November 24th, 2009 at 22:40
Greedy kid #2 sounds like me. I totall like things without being able to explain why. Haha.
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Rachel November 29th, 2009 at 13:52
Kashi = LOVE. I don’t think I have ever tried a Kashi cereal (or other product) that I wasn’t completely in love with.
The Post cereal should at least get a few points for being shaped like sponge-bob…
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eileen marie August 17th, 2010 at 15:05
Um, you are wearing a watermelon on your head -LMAO!! And I <3 that Spongebob pic! You were delusional thinking Shredded Wheat would EVER taste good.
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Josie Reply:
August 17th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Welp, I have 4 children. This means I am delusional on most days of the week.
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