I’ve been a Puffins cereal fan for awhile now from Barbara’s Bakery. And after being introduced to Cheerios, my daughter’s next favorite cereal became Puffins at a young age. So we both were excited to sample their latest flavor of Peanut Butter & Chocolate.
It’s rare to find a cereal that is low in sugar, has a list of wholesome ingredients, is a decent source of fiber, AND actually tastes GOOD (vs. feeling like you are chewing on tree bark.) Puffins cereal falls into all these categories. This cereal line – in fact all of Barbara’s products – contains no hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors, trans fat, artificial additives, refined white sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
Navigating the cereal aisle can be daunting. After reading the ingredients, the two main nutrients I look at on the Nutrition Label are sugar and fiber – I try to aim for 3 grams fiber or more and 6 grams sugar or less.
Here’s the sugar and fiber breakdown of the Puffin brands:
Puffins Original: 5 grams fiber | 5 grams sugar
Puffins Multigrain (Gluten Free): 3 grams fiber | 6 grams sugar
Puffins Peanut Butter: 2 grams fiber | 6 grams sugar
Puffins Peanut Butter & Chocolate: 3 grams fiber | 6 grams sugar
Puffins Cinnamon: 6 grams fiber | 6 grams sugar
Puffins Honey Rice (Gluten Free): 3 grams fiber | 6 grams sugar
And I’m happy to see this product line widely available now – back in the day, I could only find it at Whole Foods but now I pick up my Puffins during my three times a week Trader Joe’s runs.
While I love the Puffins Original and their Mulitgrain version, if I had to choose, the Peanut Butter & Chocolate is my new favorite. I think the 5 year old agrees.
Puffins Prize Pack Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive a Puffins Prize Pack from Barbara’s Bakery, which includes the following: a sampling of Barbara’s signature cereal line including Puffins Original, Puffins Multigrain and Puffins Peanut Butter & Chocolate (the newest addition!), a reusable canvas tote bag and a cute plush stuffed Puffin (my daughter already name hers “Zia” after her aunt but you’re under no obligation to do the same 
To enter, leave a comment below telling me about your favorite breakfast cereal (healthy or not!) and you will also be entered each time you do the following (and leave separate comment letting me know you’ve done it):
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UPDATE - Congrats to Molly G. on wining the Puffins Prize Pack! Thanks to all who entered!
Disclaimer: I received the same Puffins Prize Pack from Barbara’s Bakery but was under no obligation to review/write a post about the product. I was not paid for this post and my opinions are my own.
We love Barbara’s Puffin’s too! They also distribute my husband’s favorite cereal, Weetabix. Plus they make some mighty tasty chocolate chip animal crackers that are accidentally vegan! Woohoo!
I haven’t had Weetabix in years! You’ve inspired me to buy a box next shopping trip. I love their oatmeal animal crackers, too.
Oh! You have to get some then! Too bad Barbara’s didn’t include some for you
I haven’t tried the oatmeal animal crackers as we are chocolate chip fiends, but you’ve inspired me!
I love Puffins but definitely want to try the new flavors. I love Barbara’s Shredded Spoonfuls!
Ooh, I love those Shredded Spoonfuls, too! You must try the Peanut Butter & Chocolate Puffins – yum yum.
ooo. i love me some puffins. always happy when i find a gluten-free box! peanut butter & chocolate?! super yum…. now they need to make it gluten-free too!
We love anything with chocolate and peanut butter, so we’ll definitely give these a try!! We are a Honey Nut Cheerios house and it’s getting a bit boring!!
I hear ya! We go through Joe’s Os and Kix ruts so it’s great to have all these Puffin options – think the kiddos will love them!
Congrats, Molly – you won! I’ll email you to get your mailing info!
Card board is better than this cereal…and that’s a apples to apples comparison. There’s no taste to be found anywhere in the box. My 8 year old took one whiff a gave an emphatic “No way!”