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Post HBO Cinnamon
Cereal & Breakfast
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Post HBO Cinnamon

Honey Bunches of Oats
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
9g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Honey Bunches of Oats Cinnamon by Post is a familiar boxed cereal you’ll find in the supermarket cereal aisle, usually at eye level near other mainstream sweetened flakes, granolas, and family-oriented breakfast brands. It is often stocked beside other Honey Bunches varieties and adjacent to instant oatmeal or breakfast bars, making it an easy reach for shoppers buying quick morning staples. The product fits everyday breakfast occasions—weekday mornings, back-to-school packing, or as an easy pantry item for last-minute guests—and doubles as a quick snack for kids or an on-the-go handful between errands. Brand positioning leans family-friendly and nostalgic: marketing emphasizes crunchy clusters, a homestyle cinnamon taste, and a wholesome-sounding mix of oats and honey that appeals to parents and adults who want a tasty but familiar option for children. Packaging calls out “whole grains” and lists “10 essential vitamins and minerals,” creating a health-halo effect, while also invoking natural cues like honey and cinnamon; it is not organic and includes both natural and artificial flavors and a synthetic preservative (BHT). In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, factory-made cereal composed of refined and whole grain ingredients, added sugars, flavorings, and preservatives. Sensory notes: a mix of thin, crispy corn flakes and crunchy oat granola clusters with a light cinnamon dusting—sweet, slightly toasty, and crisp until milk softens it. The product comes in a cardboard box with an inner plastic bag; pouring into a bowl, adding milk or yogurt, and letting clusters soften is the familiar morning ritual for many households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Corn,, Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Sugar,, Whole, Grain, Rolled, Oats,, Rice,, Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil,, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Corn, Syrup,, Cinnamon,, Salt,, Molasses,, Honey,, Barley, Malt, Extract,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Caramel, Color,, BHT, Added, to, Preserve, Freshness., Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Zinc, Oxide,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, B12,, Vitamin, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined grains, added sugars, flavorings (natural and artificial), and a synthetic preservative (BHT), plus vitamin fortification—characteristics of ultra-processed foods manufactured with industrial processes and formulations.

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Common Questions about Post HBO Cinnamon

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! HBO Cinnamon offers a decent amount of vitamins and minerals, but it's also got added sugars and some preservatives. If you're looking for a quick breakfast with a sweet crunch, it could fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with some fresh fruit or yogurt.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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