{"id":49,"date":"2009-11-17T11:34:22","date_gmt":"2009-11-17T11:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackbeltmama.net\/bbmreview\/2009\/11\/17\/kellogs-fruit-loops-and-apple-jacks\/"},"modified":"2009-11-17T11:34:22","modified_gmt":"2009-11-17T11:34:22","slug":"kellogs-fruit-loops-and-apple-jacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltmama.com\/bbmreview\/2009\/11\/17\/kellogs-fruit-loops-and-apple-jacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Kellogg’s Fruit Loops and Apple Jacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some days, every meal consists of a dry cereal.  It's not that I don't provide well-balanced meals, because I do (well, most of the time), but some days my son just wants cereal.  Sometimes it's because he hates whatever I am providing , sometimes it's because he doesn't want to take the time to sit down and eat, and sometimes it's just because he loves cereal.  What's a mom to do?<\/p>\n

Well, cereal has just gotten a bit more nutritious!  Kellogg's<\/a> has taken two of their staple children's cereals (for the record, there is nothing "kid" about these two-I'm a huge fan of them both!) and added in something that is void in so many people's diets-fiber.  Did you know that nearly 9 out of 10 children and adults do not have enough fiber in their diet?  Wow! By adding fiber to the whole grains of the cereal, you can feel a lot better about letting cereal be a go-to snack or meal!<\/p>\n

I was initially concerned about flavor-not so much for my son, but for me.  I tried both varieties, and I have to be honest that the fiber tastes almost exactly the same as the regular.  If I wasn't doing an actual taste test, I doubt I would have noticed there was a difference.  <\/p>\n

I plan on making a Christmas snack mix with the Apple Jacks with fiber for my son's preschool class.  It's below if you'd like to try it out…it makes a ton (5 quarts) and kids love it.  What a great way to re energize the preschool troops than with a favorite cereal in healthier form?<\/p>\n

TKDDaughter gives Kellogg's Fruit Loops and Apple Jacks<\/a> a big thumbs up for providing moms another healthier snack option:<\/p>\n

\"Blackbelt_3\"<\/a>  <\/p>\n

"I wrote this r<\/span>eview while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central<\/a> on behalf of Kellogg\u2019s and received boxes of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks and a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate."<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Apple Jacks Snack Mix<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 cups popped popcorn
4 cups Crispix
4 cups Apple Jacks cereal
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1\/2 cup butter, cubed
1\/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n

In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereals and peanuts; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a medium amber color, about 8 minutes.<\/p>\n

Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.<\/p>\n

Bake at 250\u00b0 for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread mixture onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.<\/p>\n

Yield: 5 quarts. <\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Some days, every meal consists of a dry cereal.  It's not that I don't provide well-balanced meals, because I do (well, most of the time), but some days my son just wants cereal.  Sometimes it's because he hates whatever I am providing , sometimes it's because he doesn't want to take the time to sit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-food-and-drink"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t