We wound up having to record this video twice because of microphone issues, which is another way of saying "Steve didn't plugin the microphone". As a result, I wound up consuming between 3 and 4 servings of cereal. My blood glucose went up 18 points, so "a gentle rise" but not a spike.

@sethzwicker3631

Жыл бұрын

What constitutes a "true" spike?

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

@@sethzwicker3631 the consensus seems to be over 30 points

I've tried the Perfect Keto cereal as a snack, with heavy cream and as crumbs for a crust. Probably will not buy it or other 'keto' cereal again. It's kind of a trigger food, very expensive, and too many carbs. Thanks for taking another one for the team!

I don't think it would be worth it enough to pay the high price for it. I don't usually eat breakfast either. BUT!!! Thank you both for the review and for dressing the part for us! 😜

I tried the Perfect Keto Chocolate cereal. To me, it did not taste like chocolate at all - just sugar. But then my idea of the perfect chocolate is Lily's 85% Dark Chocolate. And I'd rater eat bacon and eggs or steak and eggs any time. PS - I always eat breakfast and often skip dinner. :D

Ha! Was wondering if I had the right channel when I spotted the bathrobes. 😳😂 Your candid opinions always crack me up-that 2nd cereal you tried “almost tasted like nothing.” 🤣 Thanks to you both for your honesty.

I’m not big on cereal, but occasionally I do 1/4 cup of Catalina Crunch on yoghurt for some crunch.

Costco usually has big bags of the Cinnamon Catalina Crunch for a reasonable price...and sometimes on sale. I prefer that one, plus it's way cheaper than buying in a regular grocery store. It's great for just out of hand sweet crunchy snack and also for "graham cracker" crumbs for baking. We do stock up on it when it's on sale. Like the other Catalina Crunch cereals, the cinnamon flavor is not very pronounced so it really does simulate graham cackers well.

Hey Steve and Terri, my fav is CC honey grahams. Choc zero chocolate chips and Choc zero marshmallows melted together then set into a bark. S’mores anyone!! 😂

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

That made my tummy growl. Literally, it just sounded like a bear waking up. 😜😆

@cozycalico9233

Жыл бұрын

That sounds great. I'm going to try that out. I love Choc Zero marshmallows. They did a good job on those!

@tamitarekolayan9918

Жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto haha yea sometimes a bit much from all the fiber and sugar substitutes!! My tummy growls too!! Lol…

@tamitarekolayan9918

Жыл бұрын

@@cozycalico9233 yes I love, but it doesn’t always love me back!! Lol

I like the Catalina Crunch mint chocolate as a snack with coffee. During this most dangerous time of year (Girl Scout cookie season) I can kind of convince myself they taste like thin mints.😆For a cereal substitute, I do like Magic Spoon but it's not quite as good on the net carbs. I will say the taste of the milk after Magic Spoon is fantastic.

@anoldladi

Жыл бұрын

Of the dozen or so bags of Catilina Crunch I've gone through, never had it as a breakfast meal in a bowl with milk. Always used it as a snack or sparingly as a topping for berries and cream. I like all their flavors, especially the fruity one that sort of seems like froot loops, but squares.

When I need cereal, very rarely, I toast raw nuts and add some unsweetened coconut flakes, then a few berries and good to go.

I’m glad these ‘sweet treats’ serve a niche of keto followers, but for those of us where ANY sugary taste sets off the addiction I never knew I had to carbs-it makes it easier for me to pass up the very expensive cereals. Thanks for reviewing for us Steve!

@kcloveonaleash

Жыл бұрын

@Jeeps totally agree. The C.C. cinnamon was getting to be an addiction issue for me. I'm better of with bacon or cheese whisps

I've given up on cereal lol

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

Bacon and eggs are better in every way.

@Lylasnanna40

Жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto completely agree

Your face when your wife said she wasn't a fan of the peanut butter!! LOL. I used to eat Captain Crunch Peanut Butter all the time as a kid, my fav! (Do you remember the roof of your mouth after eating it? 🤣)

Using your birthday link I tried PK Honey Nut cereal & Nola bars plus some other products. All are sweet and taste good to me, but they make me want to keep eating something, anything, even though I tried them after large meals. Gotta be careful with these in the house. Thanks for the cereal reviews! 👍🏼👍🏼

I luv the robes to set the breakfast theme! but snickering because Terri's hair looks so perfectly awesome - like she just came from the salon 😂. I wish that was MY "wake up" look!

Hi Steve ! The NuTrail Nut Granola (Costco) is really "clean" and tastes GREAT. Like you I don't usually have breakfast. The NuTrail Nut Granola is an afternoon dessert for me !!

For me Magic Spoon is the best 'keto' cereal. But me being a recovering sugar addict I tend to crush the whole $10 box in one meal. Kind of expensive. I feel financially guilty whenever I buy one.

Thank you for the review. Thank you for pointing out the erythritol response. I get the cooling effect as well. That's why so many recipes that use it don't work for me. Blending sweeteners doesn't mask the cooling.

Oh my … I tried the perfect keto chocolate cereal and it didn’t taste bad .. but it was like chewing on rocks … maybe .. if I pour my cereal .. go take my shower and come back and eat … Maybe ??? 😂

Thankfully I don't crave or even miss cereal much. When my grocery store gave me a free box it's just too easy and convenient to eat it often to 'get it out of the way'. 😄

When I need something crispy and crunchy, I like the Cinnamon Catalina Crunch. It’s good with almond milk as well. I’ve also tried the chocolate as well as the fruity. I like them most as a snack to munch on. Never heard of Perfect Keto cereal, but I have tried Magic Spoon and they’re pretty good too. For now, Catalina Crunch is my choice; plus I can get CC through Walmart.

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I've purchased the cinnamon crunch at Costco as well...

@kcloveonaleash

Жыл бұрын

​@@SeriousKeto I found it on sale at Pasadena Whole Foods for 6.99. also at a discount grocery chain for same $.Still an expensive snack- so I'll stick to Guerrero Chicarones crackling🤣

Thanks to both of you for the review. I was “hooked” on the CC chocolate for a couple weeks but the fiber was an issue for me. I did like the taste, the peanut butter would probably be an addiction situation. Too much dental work to try the Perfect Keto ones 😂

I'm with Steve, bacon and eggs is where it's at. Thank to you and Terry for doing this comparison.

I use the PK cereal as a mix in with my ninja creami and this Keto chow ice cream recipe that an awesome You Tuber released. Thanks for posting.

I got the PK cereal as a freebie on an order and didn't really care for it. I basically it as a snack until the bag was gone. Catalina Crunch, I like much better, but I agree the chocolate flavor is not nearly strong enough. My favorite CC flavors are Triple Berry and Apple Cider Donut, both Limited Edition. Non-limited, my favorite flavors are Fruity and Cinnamon. I put about 25 grams in my 3/4 cup of yogurt every morning, and it's the perfect amount of flavor and texture.

Thanks for the review! I was a big cereal eater before keto! I would put heavy whipping cream on these!

There is a recall going on for Catalina Crunch. Just saw it on my news feed today 3-18-23

Thanks for the video. I got a bag of each Catalina Crunch flavor they had when Sprouts put them on sale, I got them for the crunch and I put a half serving in my yogurt. You two are 100% correct, their Dark Chocolate has no flavor at all. If I had to rank what I've tried so far from worst to best, it would be Dark Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Cinnamon Toast and Chocolate Peanut Butter. The only one I have left I haven't tried is Fruity. The only one I'd consider getting again is Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Thnx so much for the cereal review! Cute robes, we’re a robe family too. Have been for many years. Loving your new haircut T

Great video Steve! I occasionally eat Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast. I like it. Costco has it in a 20 ounce bag. I think it's around 12 bucks a bag. I've had their chocolate and I wasn't crazy about it either.

@johnf8609

Жыл бұрын

BREAKING NEWS: Catalina Snacks of Lebanon, IN, is recalling more than 300,000 certain ready-to-eat cereal packages and snack mix packages because of foreign material in the products, specifically metal. I found this article in Food Safety News dated March 16, 2023.

The peanut butter one sounds sort of good. I did like peanut butter cereal as a child , but I don't really eat breakfast often enough to buy some.

My share: I’m not a cereal eater but it happens I have tried both and other brands and Catalina is the best. We always have it at home for those that enjoy cereal and are low carb eaters .Another thing I like from Catalina is the variety of flavors.

I have tried several flavors of Catalina and have liked them. Haven’t tried the chocolate so will probably skip it now. The Perfect Keto cereal is a bit hard but I love to use it in snack mix for hiking and biking. I mix the cereal, nuts and dried blueberries for a high protein tasty snack!

Before, I had always eaten cereal as a snack. So now, I don’t eat cereal at all. Don’t miss it. Btw, always liked it, but again, don’t miss it. Love seeing your reviews. Thanks for the review!

Just add cinnamon and a dash of stevia and the Maple one by Catalina Crunch is awesome I also break up pecans and add it in:) I use almond milk - perfect keto cereal:) it grows on you:)

I'm more likely to head for cereal for dinner when I don't feel like cooking or having leftovers, so it's good to have an option even though it's expensive. I like the Catalina crunch pretty well. And Costco granola

@kcloveonaleash

Жыл бұрын

When I don't feel like cooking a keto meal I now eat Chicarones with my guacamole and maybe salsa and shredded cheese

Magic spoon is my fav thanks for trying these carbmaster and califia coconut milk my go to milks

I like the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Catalina crunch best. I will eat it in almond milk or sprinkle a little in my homemade Greek yogurt. I agree about the chocolate though. It has almost no flavor.

I love the Catalina Cinnamon found at Costco here typically. Lately haven't found it

Thank you for the review. I almost purchased this but 1/2 a cup is not breakfast. Might use the perfect keto brand for crust.

I don’t eat cereal anymore but when I did it was cornflakes. All cereal gets mushy that’s why I had to eat it fast and the milk had to be cold!!!! 😂

I’ve used the Catalina cinnamon for ice cream topping, but I found the carbs are too high for what you get quantity and macro-wise. Nu Trail makes a Cinnamon Pecan Granola (Costco) that is much better flavors and texture plus has better ingredients and macros. Thanks for the video!

I was never a cereal person, for breakfast anyway. I have tried the Catalina Crunch Cinnamon, as a snack and dry. I could eat the whole bag, so I do not buy it! Thanks for trying these for me 🙂

I tend to use any keto cereals as an add in to yogurt since the serving size is pretty small. I haven't tried the Catalina cereal yet, but I noticed they have it at Costco now.

If I actually want cereal (but never for breakfast lol) I will do Magic Spoon but the Catalina Crunch works great in yogurt or Oatmeal for the crunch aspect, but you are right about the dark chocolate flavor. Seems to be more of a suggestion to your brain rather than actual flavor. Lol

I'm not a cereal eater, but my hubby is...he may enjoy these. I know he says he misses eating cereal. Thanks for the review!

The fruity version of Catalina crunch is the best one they have IMO. It tastes very close to Fruity Pebbles, but not as ungodly sweet. I like eating this as a special dessert on occasion. The other flavors of CC always lacked enough flavor to justify spending the money on.

Ratio: Keto Maple Almond Crunch has been my go to for cereal followed up by the Catalina crunch cinnamon toast. Im not much of a chocolate cereal person.

Watched this in my pj’s. You two are adorable. I pass on cereal. However, I do an occasional oatmeal breakfast. Terry. You rock!!!

I like the Catalina Crunch Fruity flavor the most, I saw they have a triple berry flavor now, hope it tastes like Captain Crunch with Crunch berries.....🥰😊

Thanks for review! Thanks Steve Jennifer 😁

Have any other people tried the Magic Spoon cereal? Personally I enjoy the taste and texture with very minimal effects on my blood sugar. I typically use the Silk Almond and coconut milk with it.

@jimmaul

Жыл бұрын

I really like the Magic spoon flavors but have not been able to check blood sugar levels. I use coconut milk in mine as well.

@tracyrobillard7431

Жыл бұрын

LOVE Magic Spoon!! So much that I buy it only once in awhile because I tend to overeat it

@katherinehenry1480

Жыл бұрын

I like Magic Spoon's peanut butter best. It's the closest to Captain Crunch peanut butter.

I love The Granola Bakery Cinnamon Keto Granola Cereal. It's 11.00 an ounce but so worth it for an occasional treat. It's really good. I highly recommend it.

I like Magic Spoon Peanut Butter. I add small glass filled with half whipping cream and cold water to one cup of the cereal. I like it sweet so I add a little sucralose. No blood sugar rise. Only bad thing is it costs $10.00 for a small box.

The Perfect Keto chocolate cereal came as free gift with an order of MCT powders. I disliked it immensely because it was so hard. It was just unpleasant to eat. I prefer Catalina crunch cereal cinnamon flavor or any flavor beside chocolate. But those cereals are a treat to me, not a meal. And I only get them when they are on a clearance sale or at grocery outlet for deep discount. They do make good cheesecake crusts or marshmallow squares.

I eat Katalina Krunch granola and I like it because it is mainly nuts and seeds. I do eat Perfect Keto Chocolate Cereal and also their Honey flavor cereal. Yes, it is really crunchy. I am not that happy with it. Probably won't buy it again but Costco stopped selling the KK granola that I eat. I might have to buy it online from them.

Thanks for the review. Wish the cereals were not so hard wo milk. The peanut Catalina sandwich cookies are almost the same as the real deal BTW.

I nominate this video for best costume design. ;)

Thanks Steve and Terri ❤

I have both cereals steve, perfect ketos cereal is by far cleaner and Catalina crunch is tasty but the ingredients are a bit suspect for me. Perfect Ketos cereal I found to be pretty hard and well-suited to turn into baking powder for cookies and other add-ons. Good video I enjoyed it as always.

I find if you let the Catalina Crunch sit in the cereal for about a minute or two they soften and are not as crunchy. I can't eat it out of the bag without milk like I did with regular cereal though because it's so hard it hurts to chew it.

Cereal is such a trigger food for me. Now? I need to just do a strict bypass. The Catalina crunch could do a number on me.

Ya that cooling effect is very nasty to my taste buds. Which I guess is a good thing because it keeps me from buying a lot of keto" junk" food. Lol

I have tried the cereals. I prefer the catalina but I like to use it as a crust. Thanks again for the review

No cereal for me...I honestly only like oatmeal as an adult but almost never make it but a great review.

I haven't had cereal in probably about 2 years. I stopped eating it but im craving a bowel. Ima buy this brand today. Its usually a craving and once i have a bowel im usually done with it

Terry is right... golden grahams is the best cereal ever.. was my favorite growing up too. Lol

I just got the Perfect Keto Honey Nut cereal in the mail from your birthday sale

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if I’ve had that flavor…

No Magic Spoon?!?!😞

I sprinkle sweetener on my Catalina crunch because I agree it’s almost flavorless, and I won’t buy it again.

As a child I would eat an entire family sized box of cereal in one sitting. 😂 That said, this would definitely be a trigger food for me and end up breaking the bank. I’m more focused on eliminating/limiting processed foods at this point.

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

Like children now days stare at their smart phone at the breakfast table, I used to just read and re-read the cereal box. 😜

@kcloveonaleash

Жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto OMG me too! But my mom never bought anything good! I think it was grape nuts or Cheerios

I like the Catalina Crunch dry as a snack. I don't think I ever had it wet. I get it at Costco.

I love the Ratio Cereal

They might be a snack food for me... but I gave up cereal with milk decades ago....

I like the crust for the cheesecake idea or...you could blend it up in the blender with low carb milk and low carb ice cream as a shake..💋🧚🏻‍♀️❤️🇺🇸

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to give that a try.

What was the milk you used again? I’d like to try it. Thanks!

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

Carb Master. My local grocery store carries it.

Perfect Keto chocolate cereal is great if you want to break a tooth! 😂

Catalina crunch is great on rebel ice cream. I pair dark chocolate cereal with rebel orange…

Great video thank you

Who only eats 1/2 cup of cereal though, I mean let’s be honest, most people would not eat less than 1 cup. Most people would probably eat between 1-2 cups. I myself have stayed away from foods that 1. won’t fill me up and keep me full, 2. The carb count wouldn’t fit into my diet anyway. 🤪

💕 Catalina Crunch 💕 I will try perfect Keto next.

Carbmaster has a chocolate milk, use that if you want more chocolate flavor. Otherwise, maybe add sugar free chocolate syrup of choice.

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I haven't looked at the macros on their chocolate milk...

Will you try the Carbo vicious melba toast?

I wonder if any of these would be good ground up as a base for a keto dessert like cheesecake. Or even ground and added to melted chocolate and poured into molds to make keto candies or used in fat bombs.

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I bet it would

Can you check out if acid with food can reduce glucose response? I was just watching a you tuber Jason Fung, he talks about how eating vinegar, lemon, etc will reduce glucose. The video is called “ Don’t Eat Naked Carbs”. I know you test claims about things like cold versus regular rice to see if it has less response. I think this would be great to know. Thank you

I love diabetic kitchen almond butter keto granola.

I thought the CInnamon Toast Catalina Crunch would make a good pie crust, too.

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I bet it would

i REALLY wanted to like catalina crunch b/c the texture was so nice, but it tastes of nothing and tastes like they forgot the sweetener,

I liked all of these but the serving size was a turn off for me. I can spill more than a 1/2 cup

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

No doubt

I love Catalina crunch with yogurt.

@scarlett-fg2hh

Жыл бұрын

I feel like it’s like Chex mix.

Catalina crunch is ok, but I prefer magic spoon. I haven't tried perfect keto though

Tried the PK cereal. Didn't care for it as a cereal, but as others have said, it makes a good crust. Have you tried Rebel milk?

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen that. Is it any good?

@SCash-rl5ee

Жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto I tried it because it's 1 carb, but honestly didn't expect to like it and was suprised to find I did. It's made from cream, which is why it has the lower carb count. Like most Keto retail products it isn't cheap, so I only buy it once or twice a month.

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to look for it. I find that I don't go through milk very fast. Typically, the CarbMaster has exceeded it's "Best by..." date before I'm through half a carton.

@SCash-rl5ee

Жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto Yes, I have that problem too since I've gone keto. Fortunately, even though I'm the only keto person in the house, the kids (well, teens) all like it too, so if I get close to the best by date I just tell them they can have the rest and it's gone before the day is out. ;)

Where do you find that milk? I've never heard of it before.

I like the catilina crunch but I don't eat breakfast either. There cinnamon crunch one is good. It's don't effect me. Never tried the perfect keto but may when they have the 50% sale later this year I will get some just to try it.

When I was young a cup of cereal would never have been considered a full serving.

@SeriousKeto

7 ай бұрын

As a kid, I'd fill a bowl with cereal, cover in milk, eat all the cereal, add more cereal to the remaining milk, and repeat until I'd gone through about half a box. 😉

In your video you mentioned a grocery store near you that has a clearance section of Keto product. I am also from Wisconsin and not that far. Would you be able to tell me the name of the store?

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

They don't have a clearance section of keto products; they have a clearance section that sometimes has some keto products. It's Metro Market / Pick n Save.

I like the Catalina crunch cereals light taste the keto chow would be too much if you added it I think

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

Maybe some Perfect Keto peanut butter collagen would get it where I like it…

@ksac35

Жыл бұрын

@@SeriousKeto Peanutbutter is always good 👍

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

Truer words have never been spoken. 😉

I like the flavor and texture of Catalina Crunch cereal. Cinnamon Toast is my favorite. Perfect Keto cereals remind me of dog kibble... shape and texture. Got a free sample, will not buy.

I don’t like Catalina crunch but I haven’t had perfect keto cereal.

Have you tried the new Special K keto? Might be better with cream but very dry imo

@SeriousKeto

Жыл бұрын

I've tried their bars and they were really dry too.