Guide Note

Cheerios is a brand of cereal marketed by General Mills. Cheerios was the first oat based ready to eat cereal and is still popular today. Over the years Cheerios has developed many different varieties such as apple cinnamon, berry burst, fruity, frosted and honey nut.

Cheerios are also used in a variety of recipes including cookies, muffins and other desserts. Cheerios is also sometimes used for a type of breading in some recipes.

Fast Facts

1. Created in 1941
2. Mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios: BuzzBee
3. First named Cheerioats
4. Made with whole grain
5. Newest variety: Fruity Cheerios
6. Fluid mechanics Cheerio Effect named for Cheerios
7. 110 Calories per serving
8. Calories from fat only 16
9. Low in saturated fat and cholesterol
10. Good finger food for toddlers
11. Honey Nut Cheerios first variation
12. Sponsors the nascar racing car # 43