
Post Great Grains Cereal Cranberry Almond Crunch
What You Should Know
Post Great Grains Cranberry Almond Crunch is the kind of boxed cereal you’ll spot on the supermarket cereal aisle, shelved near other granola-style cereals, mueslis, and family breakfast brands (often next to other Post varieties and premium granolas). Shoppers reach for it during quick weekday breakfasts, back-to-school shopping, weekend brunch runs, or when they want an easy ingredient for no-bake bars and yogurt toppers. The brand positions itself as a wholesome, grain-forward option—marketed to health-minded parents and adults who want the feel of “real” ingredients (whole grains, almonds, dried cranberries) without giving up convenience. Its front-of-box language leans on health halos: “38 grams whole grain per serving,” “good source of fiber,” “12 essential vitamins and minerals,” and a heart-healthy claim, plus “real dried cranberries” and “natural flavor” to imply simplicity. At the same time there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes additives like BHT and added syrups and sugars. In plain terms, this is a packaged, highly processed breakfast cereal made by combining whole grains, sweeteners, oils, and flavoring agents. Sensory qualities are crunchy granola clusters and thin crispy flakes, studded with chewy, sweet-tart dried cranberries and crunchy almond pieces; the box (14 oz) contains an inner plastic bag and is typically poured into a bowl with milk or spooned over yogurt. The eating ritual is fast and familiar: morning bowl, quick snack from the box, or a crunchy mix-in for baking, offering a blend of nutty, toasty, and sweet-tart flavors that fits squarely into American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Whole, Grain, Wheat,, Cane, Sugar,, Dried, Cranberries, (cranberries,, sugar,, glycerin,, sunflower, oil),, Whole, Grain, Rolled, Oats,, Almonds,, Rice,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Salt,, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Rice, Syrup,, Molasses,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor., BHT, added, to, preserve, freshness..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (rice syrup, added sugars, natural flavor, BHT, glycerin) and is a formulated, packaged cereal product, so it fits the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.
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Common Questions about Post Great Grains Cereal Cranberry Almond Crunch
That's a great question! This cereal has some redeeming qualities, like being high in fiber with 4g per serving, which can help with digestion. However, it does have added sugars (12g), so while it can be part of a balanced breakfast, you might want to pair it with something like yogurt or fruit for a more rounded meal.
