Update, November 6, 2020: As a GIANT fan of Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies, I simply could not wait to give this cereal a try. The thought of eating little tiny Oatmeal Cream Pies by the spoonful is heaven! And while that's not exactly what happened, our taste test of this Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies Cereal did not disappoint.
When I first opened the box, I dunno why, but I expected the cereal to be shaped like little hand pies. They are not, and that's fair! Making them that shape would be kinda hard. They are, in fact, little puffs of oatmeal made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of molasses, which are then doused in a kind of creme coating. The texture really stood out to me. It's not like your typical super-hard cereal, but really stood true to the "puff" description. It was soft yet still pretty crunchy.
I wouldn't say this cereal tastes exactly like the snack cake, but rather that it tastes like it's inspired by it. It was SO surprising on the first bite, but definitely tastes delicious. I couldn't stop eating it, spicy and sweet handful by handful. When you add it to milk, you really get the creme filling flavor too. I finally figured out that to me, they taste like Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists, my very favorite thing on their menu.
This cereal hits shelves next month and if you're a fan of cinnamon and oatmeal flavors, or simply want to give this a try, I would highly recommend it!
Original, September 5, 2020: It's hard to believe, but the iconic Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Woah ... Does that also make you feel old?! If it does, you were probably also that kid who asked for a few beautiful snack cakes for the most important meal of the day. Well, folks, the breakfast gods are about to make all of your childhood dreams come true with the upcoming release of Kellogg's Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies Cereal.
Brace yourselves to sink your teeth into crispy spiced oatmeal cookie cereal pieces made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of molasses. Each piece is covered with sweetly coated, creme-flavored frosting. All you have to do is pour your favorite milk on top before you taste the magic. The snack cake to cereal transformation will preserve the flavors of your favorite kiddie snack.
News of the new cereal caused people to freak out on social media. "OMG! I almost licked my phone," one user wrote after Instagrammer @CandyHunting posted a photo of the box. "Still waiting on the oatmeal creme pie ice cream but this will do," another added.
It's going to be hard, but you'll have to contain your excitement until the holiday season. Kellogg's confirmed to Delish that these frosting covered oatmeal cookie cereal pieces will officially land on store shelves nationwide in December. The suggested retail price is $3.99 for a 9.1 oz. box and $5.69 for a 14.5 oz. box.
