
Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups
What You Should Know
Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups are single-serve, 1-ounce plastic cups of chocolatey puffed cereal marketed under the Oreo and Post umbrellas. You'll typically find them in the breakfast aisle on endcaps near other single-serve cereal cups and breakfast-on-the-go items (instant oatmeal cups, cereal bars), and sometimes displayed near kids' cereals or lunchbox snacks. They fit quick shopping trips for busy mornings, back-to-school runs, road trips or as an afternoon treat — anywhere a portable, ready-to-eat sweet breakfast or snack is convenient. The brand positioning leans heavily on nostalgia and family-friendly indulgence: OREO brings cookie recognition and a playful, kid-targeted marketing angle, while Post positions the cup as an on-the-go breakfast solution for parents and snackers. Packaging is colorful and kid-oriented, with cookie imagery and promises of “chocolatey” taste; label copy highlights whole-grain ingredients, added vitamins and minerals, and “natural flavor,” creating health halos despite the added sugars and flavors; there is no organic certification. In plain terms, the product is an industrially produced, shelf-stable cereal cup made from puffed grains, sweeteners, oils, flavorings and added micronutrients. Sensory details: expect light, crunchy chocolate puffs with occasional soft, sweet marshmallow bits, a sweet cocoa aroma and quick-melting textures in milk; the ritual is peel-the-foil, pour or eat straight from the cup — ideal for handheld snacking. Nutrition notes on-pack advertise about 260 calories per cup with roughly 12 g sugar and 220 mg sodium, reinforcing its role as an occasional treat more than a nutrient-dense breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
DEGERMED, YELLOW, CORN,, WHOLE, GRAIN WHEAT,, SUGAR,, WHOLE, GRAIN, ROLLED, OATS,, ALMONDS,, RICE, CANOLA, AND/OR, SOYBEAN, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, SALT,, MOLASSES, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT,, CINNAMON,, HONEY,, CARAMEL COLOR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR., VITAMINS, AND, MINERALS:, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, (SOURCE, OF, IRON),, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN B3),, ZINC, OXIDE,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1),, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, (VITAMIN, B5),, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN, B6),, FOLIC, ACID..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Canola Oil - Processed emulsifier
- •Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
- •Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrially processed ingredients (refined grains, added sugars, corn syrup, oils), flavorings, color and fortifying nutrients typical of ultra-processed foods, which aligns with NOVA Group 4.
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Common Questions about Post Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups
The healthiness of Post Oreo Puffs really depends on your definition of healthy! With 260 calories and 12 grams of sugar per serving, it's more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a quick, fun breakfast or snack, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!
