I’ve tried and loved several Innofoods products from Costco, including their Garden Crisp Crackers and White Chocolate Blueberry Clusters, so I was excited to spot another product from the brand: Innofoods Oat Puffs Blueberry Cereal! I love having cereal as a bedtime snack, and I’m always on the lookout for healthier cereal options to add to my rotation, like Farm Girl Cereal. Naturally, I had to pick up a bag of these blueberry oat puffs. But are they actually tasty enough to become a new pantry staple? Read my full Costco review of Innofoods Oat Puffs Blueberry Cereal to find out what I thought, how they taste, and whether they’re worth buying!
Location in Store
This is located in the aisle with the granola and cereals like the Innofoods Keto Granola and the Innofoods Almond Fruit Crunch Cereal. The item number is 2069789.
Taste
The Innofoods Oat Puffs Blueberry Cereal is colorful, crunchy, and surprisingly tasty, even when enjoyed straight out of the bag! The oat puffs have a light, crispy texture with a mild sweetness and a subtle blueberry flavor. They remind me a little of vanilla granola with a hint of fruity flavor. They’re not overly hard or crunchy, and they soften nicely when added to milk or yogurt.
I was actually surprised by how little sweetness they had, which is a nice change if you prefer a less sugary cereal or granola. While these aren’t the best cereal or granola puffs I’ve ever tried, I also don’t have any major complaints. Overall, Innofoods Blueberry Oat Puffs are a solid option if you’re looking for a lightly sweetened, crunchy cereal to enjoy as a snack or for breakfast!
Cost
The 680g bag of Innofoods Oat Puffs Blueberry Cereal costs $12.99 CAD at Costco, which isn’t exactly cheap compared to more traditional boxed cereals like Cheerios or Shreddies. You’re definitely paying a premium for this cereal being marketed as a healthier option, along with its added ingredients like pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, and sunflower seeds.
While the price is higher than what you’d pay for conventional cereal, the mix of ingredients may appeal to those looking for something a little different from the usual breakfast options.
Convenience
There are several ways to enjoy Innofoods Blueberry Oat Puffs! You can eat them straight out of the bag by the handful, serve them in a bowl with milk, mix them into yogurt, or sprinkle them over a smoothie bowl for some extra crunch. I also appreciate that the bag is resealable, making it easy to keep the cereal fresh between servings.
When I purchased mine, the best-before date was about eight months away, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy them. Overall, these blueberry oat puffs are a convenient and tasty cereal option, especially for anyone looking for a gluten-free alternative!
Nutrition
Calories
A one-cup serving of Innofoods Oat Puffs Blueberry Cereal contains 250 calories, 15 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fibre, 8 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein, and 140 milligrams of sodium. The fat content comes largely from the added coconut chips, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
I like that each serving provides a decent amount of fibre and has a relatively moderate amount of carbohydrates. However, I would prefer to see a little less sugar per cup. Overall, the nutritional profile is fairly reasonable for a granola-style cereal, but it’s worth keeping the serving size in mind!
Ingredients
I appreciate that the ingredient list for Innofoods Oat Puffs Blueberry Cereal is relatively short and simple. The only ingredients I’m not particularly thrilled to see are the added sugars and natural flavours. On the positive side, I love that they use real blueberry purée rather than artificial blueberry flavouring! Another bonus is that this cereal is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an option for those avoiding gluten or dairy. Just keep in mind that it may contain tree nuts.
Scoring
Taste: 7.5/10
Cost: 8/10
Convenience: 10/10
Nutrition: 6.5/10
Overall
Give it a try!
These Innofoods Oat Puffs are a great option for anyone looking for a gluten-free cereal made with nutritious ingredients. They have a natural blueberry flavor and contain healthy fats. Personally, when I’m craving cereal, I tend to reach for something a little less healthy, like Mini-Wheats, but I’ll still happily finish my bag!
In Canada.
Yes they are! They’re also dairy-free.
$12.99 Canadian.
Have you tried the Costco Innofoods Oat Puffs? What did you think of them?
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