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Post Cocoa Pebbles Family Size
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Post Cocoa Pebbles Family Size

Post
19.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Post Cocoa Pebbles Family Size is a brightly packaged, kid-focused breakfast cereal sold in the supermarket cereal aisle, usually stacked near other sweetened children’s flakes and family-size boxes (think Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops, and other branded cereals). You’ll see it on mid-aisle gondolas where shoppers pick up milk and quick breakfast staples. It works for rushed weekday breakfasts, back-to-school shopping lists, road-trip snack packs, and as a playful dessert topping for holiday baking projects. Post positions Cocoa Pebbles as a fun, chocolatey, family-friendly brand tied to nostalgia (Flintstones licensing and “Yabba Dabba Doo” tone), marketed to parents buying for kids and adults who remember the cereal from childhood. The box leans hard on kid-appeal and convenience rather than health: bold colors, cartoon energy, and claims such as “gluten free” are prominent, while there are no organic or natural-only certifications; the ingredient list includes added sugars, oils, flavors, caramel color and a synthetic preservative (BHT). In plain processing terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable ready-to-eat cereal made from refined rice and multiple added ingredients. Sensory notes: small, crisp rice flakes with a sweet chocolate coating that yields a satisfying crunch and quickly colors milk into a chocolatey slurry many people savor; slightly oily mouthfeel from canola/soy oil and a strong sweet cocoa aroma. The family-size cardboard box supports routine rituals — spooning bowls at the breakfast table, kids slurping cereal milk, or hands-in-the-box snacking during cartoons.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 15
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* 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

Rice,, Sugar,, Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil,, Cocoa, (processed, with, alkali),, Salt,, Contains, 1%, or, less, of:, Caramel, Color,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, BHT, added, to, preserve, freshness..

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 gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined rice, added sugars, vegetable oils, flavors (natural and artificial), color and a synthetic preservative (BHT), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Post Cocoa Pebbles Family Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Cocoa Pebbles can be a fun breakfast or snack option, especially if you're craving something chocolatey. However, with 12 grams of added sugars per serving, it's more of a treat than a health food. Think of it as a sweet start to the day, balanced with some protein or fruit if you're looking for a more nutritious breakfast.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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