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Winter Morning Routines with Cheerios Oat Crunch Oats and Honey

Jan 13, 2020 · 16 Comments

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All opinions expressed are my own. #OatsandHoney #HoneyOatsAtWalmart

The idea of ‘winter mornings’ conjure images of idyllic snow-dusted woodlands, or cityscapes blanketed in white, like something plucked from a Currier and Ives template. By their very nature, these images imply a ‘relaxed’ or ‘slowed’ tempo to match the frigid weather and warming fires. Unfortunately, however, the truth of the winter season, especially the mornings, can be somewhat less ‘ideal,’ shifting between standard workweek drear, and chaotic holiday prep, but that’s no reason to give up on your chilly mornings entirely.

With that in mind, I felt like opening the New Year on a bit of a lighthearted note – as well as a somewhat ‘simpler’ note. Last year, I covered some of my favorite breakfast recipes, including Diner Style Pancakes with homemade pumpkin spice, and a Chocolate Stuffed French Toast Casserole, among others. These were hardy and festive recipes, but were also ‘projects’ unto themselves, intended for relaxed mornings free from the rush of the workweek, during which it can be all too tempting some mornings to settle for a ‘sweet bite’ in the form of a muffin or breakfast cake, or to settle for something quick such as toast and coffee. Those sorts of breakfasts, however, rarely leave one satisfied, and are something ‘less’ than nutritious.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I would love for every morning to be graced with enough time (and energy) to prepare from-scratch pancakes, ‘breakfast casseroles,’ or fancy omelets, but the truth is that my everyday morning ritual is a bit more ‘down to earth’ than that, especially during the winter months, which are often as busy as they are frigid. Such mornings call for something a bit tamer, as well as easier and quicker to put together. Ideally, this would be something that I can whip up almost as quickly as my single serve coffeemaker can brew me a ten ounce mug. In other words, something that can blend seamlessly into the ‘rush’ of a busy workweek morning. However, there are very few ‘recipes’ that fit that bill, and very few of those are nutritious, let alone satisfying or hardy.

However, that doesn’t mean giving up on something that can satisfy my morning appetite, nor does it mean forgoing something that I can feel good about eating, or giving myself the nutrients necessary for the day ahead. For these ‘everyday’ mornings, I found a great new product – Cheerios™ Oat Crunch Oats ‘N Honey. These are the Cheerios you’ve always loved, made from whole grain oats and real honey, combined with a delectable ‘crunch.’ These are a great way to start the day, being nutritious, hearty, and delicious. As a nice bonus, they’re also super easy to find, being available at Walmart, meaning you can pick up a box whenever you’re making a supply run.

Whether you want a satisfying breakfast for a busy morning, or just want to keep a simple and relaxed morning ‘simple and relaxed,’ Oat Crunch Oats ‘N Honey Cheerios fit the bill, and so these are definitely going to be a fixture of my morning routine going forward.

What’s your winter morning routine? Or your preferred ‘everyday’ breakfast? We would love to hear from you.

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  1. angiesrecipes says

    14/01/2020 at 5:00 am

    Not my kind of breakfast, but I am glad to know that you enjoy cheerios!
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  2. DAVID J MYERS says

    14/01/2020 at 3:57 pm

    Catherine, I only eat cereal about once a week but it almost always includes multi-grain Cheerios with some other type of cereal mixed in. When my better half does have cereal (other than Oatmeal), its all about the Cheerios! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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  3. Windy says

    14/01/2020 at 7:42 pm

    I no longer eat cereal but when I did, I use to consume Cheerios and it was delicious. I would buy this cereal for my niece.
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  4. Elizabeth Keene says

    14/01/2020 at 8:06 pm

    I've loved Cheerios forever. They're been a breakfast staple for as long as I remember.
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  5. Julie says

    14/01/2020 at 11:14 pm

    Who doesn't like Cheerios?
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  6. Anita says

    15/01/2020 at 12:18 am

    Cheerio is every kid's favorite cereal. I still sneak a bit from my kids and add some to my granola! :)
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  7. Jas @ All that's Jas says

    15/01/2020 at 12:20 am

    My grandkids would eat cereal three times a day if mom would let them. This Cheerios kind looks like a tasty and healthier option.
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  8. Mudpie Fridays says

    15/01/2020 at 8:12 am

    My kids love these and so do I. It makes the work and school run somewhat easier to manage!
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  9. Louise says

    15/01/2020 at 11:49 am

    Ooh, I've never seen these before. They look and sound delicious though :) Louise x
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  10. Catherine Santiago Jose says

    15/01/2020 at 1:20 pm

    I really enjoy having cereals every morning but never tried to taste this one. I will definitely checking this out,thanks for sharing!
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  11. Michelle says

    15/01/2020 at 3:37 pm

    You're right! Have to keep it real on busy mornings with a simple breakfast. I've always loved Cheerios. I can't wait to give these new ones a try!
    Reply
  12. Michelle J Cantu says

    15/01/2020 at 7:42 pm

    The looks like a delicious bowl of cereal. I love crunchy things, lol.
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  13. Ashley R says

    15/01/2020 at 9:26 pm

    I used to love a cereal called Oh’s and these look similar but I wonder if they are similar taste. I will try!
    Reply
  14. katrina Kroeplin says

    16/01/2020 at 12:40 am

    yes please! love me some cheerios. these look great. i will def have to try these out.
    Reply
  15. kumamonjeng says

    16/01/2020 at 8:24 am

    This will be so easy to prepare especially for morning when times are quite limited.
    Reply
  16. ESHR PRKR says

    16/01/2020 at 11:50 am

    I loved Cheerios growing up but didn't have them often. My mom couldn't afford the "good stuff"we called it. In the islands we consume mostly grits, fish and hearty ground food for breakfast lol. Your recipes are interesting though.
    Reply

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