PLANTSTRONG Breakfast Cereal Sampler (4 Pack)
This breakfast sampler pack includes (1) package of each these popular PLANTSTRONG cereals:
Rip's Big Bowl: Berry Almond
Rip's Big Bowl: Banana Walnut
Rip's Big Bowl: Date & Raisin
Toasted Multigrain Flakes
Enjoy each on their own or mix and match! Pro tip: add a handful of the Toasted Multigrain Flakes to any of the Rip's Big Bowl cereals for an extra satisfying crunch!
"I don't usually like cereal, but I tried this anyway knowing it was full of good for you goodness. I love the ingredients and it keeps me full!" -Janice P.
This breakfast sampler pack includes (1) package of each these popular PLANTSTRONG cereals:
Rip's Big Bowl: Berry Almond
Rip's Big Bowl: Banana Walnut
Rip's Big Bowl: Date & Raisin
Toasted Multigrain Flakes
Enjoy each on their own or mix and match! Pro tip: add a handful of the Toasted Multigrain Flakes to any of the Rip's Big Bowl cereals for an extra satisfying crunch!
"I don't usually like cereal, but I tried this anyway knowing it was full of good for you goodness. I love the ingredients and it keeps me full!" -Janice P.
What Makes Cereal "Healthy?"
When you are looking at breakfast cereal options, it may be tempting to look at the packaging for claims from the brand about health. After all, there are buzzwords on boxes such as “heart healthy,” “good source of vitamin D,” and “more whole grains.”
With claims like that, it can be tempting to trust the packaging and go with a “healthy” cereal option. However, the FDA has specific guidelines for what makes a cereal truly good for you.
“For that ‘healthy’ label, cereals need three-fourth ounces of whole grains and no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium, and 2.5 grams of added sugars” (Source: FDA.gov)
The "Cereal" You Know Is No Longer Considered Good For You
Finding out healthy cereals are no longer good for you can be disappointing. Are you going to have to stand in the grocery store reading sodium, sugars, saturated fat, and whole grains to make sure you’re eating the “safe” cereal options? Are you unknowingly eating a cereal that is actually working against your health goals?
The good news is, CNBC has put together a list for you of the seven cereal brands that are no longer good for you. These cereal brands might surprise you as many have been promoted for decades as the healthiest option:
Raisin Bran (9g of added sugars) - This cereal was praised as the best option for those looking to regulate their gut and choose healthier options. With 9g of added sugars, it is actually more harm than good for your overall health. There are better ways to care for your gut health that don’t include this unhealthy cereal option.
Honey Nut Cheerios (12g of added sugars) - Honey nut cheerios are often praised as the heart healthy alternative to a variety of other cereal options. While there may be some small evidence of benefits to the heart health aspect of cheerios, it’s important to look at the 12g of added sugars as a serious downside for this option.
Corn Flakes (300mg of sodium; 4g of added sugars) - Corn flakes are often praised as a great cereal option when trying to make a healthier breakfast happen. However, the high sodium content is a big negative for this cereal and makes it a part of the list of cereals to avoid.
Honey Bunches of Oats, Honey Roasted (8g of added sugars) - Honey Bunches of Oats is often praised as being fortified with vitamins and minerals that make it a healthy choice. However, it’s also fortified with too much sugar for a healthy lifestyle.
Frosted Mini Wheats (12g of added sugars) - Frosted Mini Wheats boasts about their high fiber content and “healthy” whole grain wheat. However, with 12g of added sugars, you are definitely not getting a truly healthy breakfast option here.
Life (8g of added sugars) - Because Life is made from whole grain flour, and it is free from artificial colors and sweeteners as well as being a good source of iron, fiber, and B vitamins. This might lead you to believe that this is a healthy breakfast option. However, the high sugar content will outweigh the implied health benefits found in this cereal.
Special K (270mg of sodium; 4g of added sugars) - Special K is praised as a good source of vitamins A and D and an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and vitamins B12 and B6. However, these benefits can be achieved with a plant-based diet. Instead, it’s important to look at the high sodium content as well as the 4g of added sugars when deciding if this cereal is truly healthy for you.
Rip's Big Bowl: Date & Raisin
The anchor to Rip’s success for over 30 years has been his morning ritual. This cereal was originally created during his days as a professional triathlete when he needed to fuel up before a long day of training. This new and improved version has been “up-dated” with the inclusion of chopped dates, and it is now nut-free! Organic Oats, Whole Grains, Sweetened Only with Whole Dates. 16 oz. and 8 servings per package.
Ingredients:
Organic Rolled Oats, Whole Wheat Flakes (Whole Wheat, Salt, Malt Extract), Shredded Wheat (Whole Wheat, Vitamin E), Dates (Chopped Dates, Oat Flour), Raisins, Cereal Nuggets (Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Dried Yeast, Reduced Iron, Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Folic Acid).
Rip's Big Bowl Berry Almond
Summer at the Esselstyn farm in upstate New York means buckets of wild blueberries and strawberries! The sweetness in this whole grain medley comes from summer-ripe, dried berries and is complimented by crunchy, nutty almond slices. Add a banana and you’ll be set till lunchtime! Organic Oats, Whole Grains, Sweetened Only with Whole Dates. 14 oz. & 7 Servings per package.
Ingredients:
Organic Rolled Oats, Whole Wheat Flakes (Whole Wheat, Salt, Malt Extract), Dates (Chopped Dates, Oat Flour), Shredded Wheat (Whole Wheat, Vitamin E), Almonds, Cereal Nuggets (Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Dried Yeast, Reduced Iron, Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Folic Acid), Blueberries, Strawberries.
Rip's Big Bowl: Banana Walnut
The moist and chewy bananas in this medley are exponentially better tasting than the traditional banana chips smothered in sugar and oil found in other cereals. Of all the Rip’s Big Bowl versions this is the one he devours at least three days a week! Organic Oats, Whole Grains, Sweetened Only with Whole Dates.15 oz. and 8 servings per package.
Ingredients:
Organic Rolled Oats, Whole Wheat Flakes (Whole Wheat, Salt, Malt Extract), Shredded Wheat (Whole Wheat, Vitamin E), Dates (Chopped Dates, Oat Flour), Cereal Nuggets (Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Dried Yeast, Reduced Iron, Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Folic Acid), Walnuts, Banana (Banana, Banana Powder).
Toasted Multigrain Flakes
Filled with hearty whole grains and a satisfying crunch, this breakfast cereal contains no added oils, no added sugars, or excessive sodium. Made from five organic grains—including sorghum, quinoa, and buckwheat—add a banana and some oat milk and you'll be ready for anything the day brings! Oil-Free, Whole Grains, No Added Sugars and always 100% Plant-Based.13 oz. & 8 servings per package.
Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flakes (whole wheat, salt, malt extract), Organic Multigrain Flakes (organic wheat, organic quinoa, organic wheat bran, organic sorghum, organic buckwheat, vitamin E), Raisins, Dates (chopped dates, oat flour), Cereal Nuggets (whole grain wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt, dried yeast, reduced iron, niacinamide [vitamin B3], zinc oxide, pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin B6], thiamine mononitrate [vitamin B1], folic acid).
MEET OUR FOUNDER
RIP ESSELSTYN
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR
FOUNDER OF PLANTSTRONG
Rip Esselstyn spent a decade as one of the premier triathletes in the world. He then joined the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a whole-food, plant-based diet to Austin’s Engine 2 Firehouse in order to rescue a firefighting brother’s health. To document his success he wrote the national bestselling book, The Engine 2 Diet, which shows the irrefutable connection between a plant-based diet and good health. He is featured prominently in the documentary Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers.
As the founder of PLANTSTRONG, Rip develops and implements a range of programs and events geared toward education, inspiring and nurturing PLANTSTRONG living for individuals, families, and organizations across the globe.
WHAT ARE OTHER SAYING ABOUT PLANTSTRONG FOODS?
EAT MORE PLANTS
Add convenience, taste, and superior ingredients to your already existing plant-based lifestyle or grab and go with food that tastes great and has quality ingredients.
DITCH THE DAIRY
Feel good on the inside and out with foods that are full of fiber, protein, whole grains, and all the things needed for a healthy, happy heart.
POWER OUR PLANET
Lower your carbon footprint and make an impact on the planet by choosing plant-based foods that are rich is nutrients and whole grains, from Mother Earth herself.
OUR 100% PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS INCLUDE:
Organic Whole Grains For The Gains
When you add real, whole grains to your life, you will be satisfied and satiated for hours. We compare eating whole grains to throwing a giant log on the fire—providing you with sustained energy that lasts, versus the spike and crash you feel when you eat ultra-processed foods. Whole grains are the essential foundation to any whole foods, plant-based lifestyle, and they are included with all our products.
Bye-Bye Refined Sugars
It’s the food! What you put on the end of your spoon can make the greatest impact on your health. By filling your bowl with plants, you are fueling your body with the world’s strongest nutrition. All of our products are made from clean ingredients that taste delicious!
As Little Salt As Possible
Our guideline is to keep sodium at a ratio of 1:1 for milligrams of sodium to calories per serving. Every product we make has the least amount of sodium to still taste delicious. And if you want to add salt, YOU are in control. We encourage you to add a little using the salt shaker—where you’ll actually taste it—instead of us layering it throughout the production process.
No Oil. Period.
We are black and white on oil. It’s the most calorie-dense substance on the planet and is void of any nutritional umph. All oils are 100% fat. We prefer to get our fats from whole plants, with the water, fiber, vitamins, and minerals all still intact.
