11 Trader Joe's Brand Cereals, Ranked

Trader Joe's fans are a loyal group of shoppers. From breakfast cereals to frozen meals, several of the items you come across at Trader Joe's are unique and not available anywhere else. So, shoppers who frequent this grocery store have developed quite a few opinions over the years, making it pretty easy to find out what products are worth buying and which ones are worth skipping.

While you may be familiar with many of the store's items, there might be some things you didn't know about Trader Joe's products, like the fact that it sells one-of-a-kind private-label goods. Even so, the actual items you can buy are not very out of the ordinary — for example, if you do need a box of cereal for your pantry, you will have plenty of familiar options to choose from. Like other brands, some Trader Joe's cereals are on the healthier side, while others are all about taste and indulgence. So, the next time you go searching for cereals at Trader Joe's, keep these options in mind.

If you have eaten a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast, you won't have to stretch your imagination too far to picture what a bowl of Joe's O's Cereal would taste like. Fortified with lots of whole grains and fiber in each bite, Trader Joe's shoppers of all ages can enjoy this cereal. But does that hold up when customers take to the internet to voice their opinions? As it turns out, something is not adding up.

In the last couple of years, fans have noticed a change in flavor and texture that apparently has not been for the better. One Redditor was "horrified by how different they are," and another pointed out that Trader Joe's now had "the worst store brand generic cardboard cereal imaginable." The image on the cereal box suggests that adding some fruit to your bowl of Joe's O's might make a difference. But if you need to add fruit to make a cereal appetizing, is it worth purchasing in the first place? Perhaps you would be better off trying a different cereal from Trader Joe's, but there is no denying that the 33 grams of whole grains and 4 grams of fiber per serving are a solid way to start your morning.

Any brand of Raisin Bran cereal is going to be a polarizing breakfast, largely hinging on whether or not you are a fan of raisins. And with a box full of raisins finding their way into your cereal bowl, you either love it or hate it. So, Trader Joe's Raisin Bran Clusters Cereal appropriately falls right in the middle of our ranking for this exact reason. For every one person out there who would gladly eat a bowl for breakfast every morning, another person is waiting in the wings with their list of reasons why they would rather eat anything else.

For fans of the Raisin Bran Clusters Cereal, however, there appears to be a reason to feel skeptical of Trader Joe's. One Redditor commented how it used to be their go-to favorite, only to find an organic variety in place of the former "regular" flavor. According to this particular shopper, the organic "bran flakes taste like metal." Yikes. This could have been due to a potential change in suppliers, which frequent shoppers can pick up on relatively quickly when it comes to their all-time favorite products. 

If you love cereal, cinnamon, and starting your day on a sugary note, then Cinnamon Toast Crunch is likely one of your go-to cereal choices. And if you're a loyal Trader Joe's shopper, then there is a Crunchy Cinnamon Squares alternative to appease your sweet tooth. However, some customers have noticed that the taste does not seem to be as sweet as its counterpart — one Redditor noted that they eat this as a pre-workout meal or snack since "it feels 'healthier' than normal cereal."

There is some debate over whether or not cereal is actually a healthy way to start your day. However, it's probably safe to say that "healthy" is not the first term that comes to mind when thinking of any sugary cereals like these. Some customers have pointed out, though, that the Crunchy Cinnamon Squares feels a bit less guilt-ridden than other sweet cereal options. On the same Reddit thread, another shopper shared that their "kids have never had Cinnamon Toast Crunch," but "they are loving" the Trader Joe's variety. As a final word of encouragement, one Redditor highlighted that they are often disappointed by the private-label cereals found at Trader Joe's, "but this one is pretty decent."

If you want your cereal to come with its own bold flavor without the need to throw in any added ingredients, then look no further than the Strawberry Yogurt O's. This tasty cereal option comes packaged with freeze-dried strawberries and yogurt chunks for a breakfast that comes full of flavor as well as a variety of textures. The cereal is guilt-free, too, since Trader Joe's claims it is made without any preservatives.

Several shoppers took to Influentser as well to show their support for the cereal, with one customer noting that "it is a really good flavorful cereal but not too sweet." However, the cereal is not without its critics, and one Redditor noted that they "thought they were bland and boring to eat." Overall, however, the Strawberry Yogurt O's seem to be a solid choice if you like strawberries but are out of fresh ones to add or you are not looking to go through the hassle of slicing and adding them to your cereal bowl.

There are all kinds of vanilla and almond-flavored granola out there on the market, and Trader Joe's is certainly not playing around with its option. The Just the Clusters Vanilla Almond Granola Cereal comes with everything you would expect from a vanilla and almond variety. Plenty of customers rave about this brand in particular and cannot seem to get enough of it.

The cereal takes "just the clusters” from the grocery store's Vanilla Almond Cereal. One Redditor simply wanted to ask, "why doesn't anyone talk about how good this is?" And another asked if anyone had "trouble not finishing the box in a day?" One user noted that the Vanilla Almond Granola was not valued enough, clearly marking it as one of the top finds from Trader Joe's customers. After all, who better to trust than those that consistently make their grocery runs at Trader Joe's? 

If vanilla is not your flavor of choice, the store also offers a highly-rated chocolate version of its Just the Clusters granola. They are both Trader Joe's staples that you should be able to find readily available each time you go on a grocery run.