The Best Chocolate Cereal Is Definitely Not One You'd Expect

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There's something truly nostalgic about eating a bowl of cereal that's been slightly drowned in your milk of choice. After all, each milky, yet crunchy bite is just as satisfying as it was when you were a kid. Hence, roughly 70% of Americans still regularly eat cereal for breakfast, according to polling data from CivicScience. Along with it coming together in less than 10 seconds, you can easily elevate your favorite cereal with underrated ingredients like spices and fruits. Plus, there are various types of cereal to choose from, including a plethora of chocolatey ones that will speak to every chocolate lover's wants and needs. From chocolate iterations of popular cereal brands to healthy cereals that use chocolate as the main source of flavor, brands have found a creative way to utilize this beloved ingredient. However, only a few have mastered the art of creating a delicious, chocolate-forward cereal that will satisfy your desire for a sweet yet indulgent breakfast. One such brand is Special K.

The Special K Chocolatey Delight cereal is so delectable that it was ranked the best chocolate breakfast cereal by Tasting Table. Compared to other chocolate cereals, Special K has the most subtle chocolate flavor. However, that subtlety is what makes it such a standout. Instead of giving its cereal a chocolate makeover and masking its unique flavor, Special K decided to add chocolate chunks. And this was the perfect decision. Since the chunks aren't too sweet, they don't overpower the delicate flavor of the wheat and rice cereal flakes and add the right amount of chocolatey goodness with an extra layer of crunch. Plus, both the cereal and chocolate pieces work together to create a well-balanced bite that will leave you and your tastebuds impressed.

Although cereal isn't as nutritious as you think, Special K has always advertised itself as a healthier alternative to excessively sugary brands. After all, it's an excellent source of fiber and has 11 different minerals and vitamins. In one single-cup serving, there's 10% of your daily value of vitamins A, C, D, and E. There's also 20% of your daily value of vitamin B6 and B12, along with thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin, which are also different types of B vitamins. Plus, it has 50% of your daily value of folate, another B vitamin, 60% of your daily value of iron, and 2% of your daily value of potassium.

However, when you add skim milk to the mix, you double the amount of riboflavin, vitamins D and A, and almost triple your vitamin B12 intake. You also slightly increase the daily value of niacin, potassium, vitamin B6, and thiamin. The addition of milk also adds 15% of your daily value of calcium. Each serving has 160 calories and three grams of fat, fiber, and protein. But, with milk, the calories increase by 70, and the total amount of protein is tripled.

Our team isn't the only ones who love this chocolatey delight. On the company's website, this cereal has a 4.5-star rating with almost 300 people giving it a 5-star rating and all of them agreeing that this cereal is their absolute favorite. One consumer even called this cereal their favorite "late-night snack," while another described each bowl as a "little slice of heaven." There's no denying this cereal is perfect by itself and when it's accompanied by milk.