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Post Blueberry Morning Selects Cereal, Blueberry
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Post Blueberry Morning Selects Cereal, Blueberry

Post
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
4g
Protein
17g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Post Blueberry Morning Selects is a 13.5 oz boxed breakfast cereal that sits on the cereal aisle alongside granola clusters, fruit-and-nut cereals, and other whole-grain-branded offerings. Youd see it near competitor products that trade on wholesomeness — granolas, mueslis, and flakes with visible fruit pieces — rather than the brightly colored kids shelves. It markets to time-pressed adults and families who want a breakfast that feels wholesome but convenient: whole-grain claims, a good source of fiber callout, added vitamins and minerals, and imagery of blueberries and nut clusters on the front. The package leans into a health-halo vocabulary like whole grains, fiber, and heart-healthy messaging while also emphasizing taste and crunch. There are no organic or clean-label certifications on the ingredient list; instead youll find added sugars, oils, natural flavor, and colors alongside fortified vitamins. In plain terms the product combines minimally processed components such as whole grain wheat, oats, and almonds with industrially produced elements like flavored dried blueberries, syrups, and caramel color. Sensory notes: the cereal offers a mix of crispy flakes and crunchy granola clusters dotted with chewable, sweetened blueberry pieces and crunchy almond bits, finishing with a sugary, slightly toasted malt note. Typical rituals include pouring into a bowl with milk or yogurt, sprinkling over parfaits, or grabbing a handful as a quick snack on the go. In American grocery culture it occupies the space between indulgent sweet cereals and more austere whole-grain options — familiar, convenient, and positioned as a smarter-tasting everyday breakfast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate48g17%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein4g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Wheat, Rice,, Cane, Sugar,, Whole, Grain, Rolled Oats,, Dried, Blueberries, (Blueberries, Invert, Sugar,, Glycerin,, Sunflower, Oil, Natural, Flavor),, Almonds,, Expeller Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Salt,, Barley Malt, Extract,, Rice, Syrup,, Molasses, Caramel, Color,, Tocopherols, (Vitamin, E) to, maintain, freshness,, Natural, Flavor. Vitamins, and, Minerals:, Reduced, Iron,, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Zinc, Oxide,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid,, Vitamin, D3,, Vitamin, B12., Contains, Wheat, and, Almonds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 multiple industrial ingredients and formulations — added sugars, syrups, flavored dried fruit with humectants, natural flavors, and color — plus fortified vitamins, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Post Blueberry Morning Selects Cereal, Blueberry

The term 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? Blueberry Morning Selects offers some whole grains and fiber, but it also has 17 grams of sugar per serving, which is on the higher side. It’s a tasty option for breakfast, especially if you’re looking for a quick meal, but it’s best enjoyed in moderation.

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