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4-Pk 20.5-Oz Post Grape Nuts Original Breakfast Cereal

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Amazon has 4-Pack 20.5-Oz Post Grape Nuts Original Breakfast Cereal on sale for $10.22 - 5% when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $9.71 (~$2.43 each). Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

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Amazon has 4-Pack 20.5-Oz Post Grape Nuts Original Breakfast Cereal on sale for $10.22 - 5% when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $9.71 (~$2.43 each). Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

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Grape Nuts is a dense, crunchy cereal that works especially well mixed into Greek yogurt and berries for extra texture. It can also be softened with milk, protein milk, or hot water to make it easier to eat, and the boxes arrived with a Jul 26, 2026 best by date. The price per ounce is roughly in line with Costco's larger package. The main drawback is the hard, gravel like texture when dry, which makes it less appealing for some uses.

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Jun 25, 2026 10:06 PM
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EricPostJun 25, 2026 10:06 PM
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Instead of letting it soak, simply boil some water and pour it over the grapenuts cereal, just enough to cover the cereal.

Let it stand three to five minutes and then you can add milk and sweetener if you like. You get a nice "mush" similar in consistency to cream of wheat or oatmeal.
Jun 26, 2026 1:28 PM
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PowerfulFog5884Jun 26, 2026 1:28 PM
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Just a heads up, these arrived with a Jul 26, 2026 Best buy date. (I don't care personally but some might).
Jun 26, 2026 4:38 PM
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FreshmilkJun 26, 2026 4:38 PM
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Quote from CaptainSavealot View quoted comment :
Most unhealthy of most cereals.
You can certainly make an argument that these mass produced big brand cereals are universally unhealthy, but as far as grape nuts being among the MOST unhealthy of them is concerned? Come on, not even close. As such cereals go, Grape Nuts is one of the best for you and *relatively* minimally processed (relatively is doing a lot of heavy lifting here). Which still does not mean it's right for everyone.
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CaptainSavealotJun 26, 2026 4:59 PM
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Quote from Freshmilk View quoted comment :
You can certainly make an argument that these mass produced big brand cereals are universally unhealthy, but as far as grape nuts being among the MOST unhealthy of them is concerned? Come on, not even close. As such cereals go, Grape Nuts is one of the best for you and *relatively* minimally processed (relatively is doing a lot of heavy lifting here). Which still does not mean it's right for everyone.
Autocorrect botched my corrections. I meant to say one of the most unhealthy cereals and that was based on the original claim that it was healthy years ago. A few things to consider:The shift in public opinion regarding Grape-Nuts stems from changes in how nutrition science views glycemic index, portion sizes, and food processing. When the cereal was first introduced by C.W. Post in 1897, it was marketed with wild health claims, including that it could "cure anything" and prevent appendicitis. Over time, nutrition experts began highlighting several factors that challenged its purely healthy image: [1] ## Why the Perception Shifted* High Glycemic Index: Despite having no added sugar, Grape-Nuts has a high glycemic index (GI) of 71, which is higher than table sugar and several sugary children's cereals. The baking process breaks down the complex starches into simpler carbohydrates, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar and insulin levels. [2] * The "Portion Distortion" Trap: Because the cereal is incredibly dense, a standard serving size is very small—just one half-cup (58 grams). Research by groups like [Consumer Reports](https://www.consumerreports.org/h...100556283/) found that most consumers naturally pour two to four times that amount, accidentally loading up on massive amounts of calories and sodium. [2, 3, 4] * Ultra-Processed Classification: Modern nutritional frameworks, such as the NOVA classification system, categorize mass-produced boxed cereals as ultra-processed foods. Even with simple ingredients, the intense industrial extrusion and baking processes strip away some of the natural matrices of the whole grains. [5, 6, 7] * The Non-GMO Vitamin Change: In 2014, Post altered the recipe to get Grape-Nuts certified non-GMO. To meet these standards, they had to remove the synthetic fortification vitamins (A, D, B-12, and B-2) because the suppliers used genetically modified microbes to produce them, making the cereal less nutrient-dense than it used to be. [8, 9] If you want, I can look up low-glycemic alternatives or minimally processed breakfast options that match your morning routine. Let me know what you'd like to explore next![1] [https://homesteadmuseum.blog](htt...ereal/)[2] [https://www.youtube.com](https://...&t=187)[3] [https://www.consumerreports.org](...56283/)[4] [https://www.consumerreports.org](...56283/)[5] [https://www.reddit.com](https://w...right/)[6] [https://drscottsolomons.com](http...rition)[7] [https://www.ewg.org](https://www....ereal/)[8] [https://www.npr.org](https://www....cereal)[9] [https://pridedentaloffice.com](ht...nutrients/)
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abstractedpuddingJun 27, 2026 7:04 PM
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Quote from CaptainSavealot View quoted comment :
Autocorrect botched my corrections. I meant to say one of the most unhealthy cereals and that was based on the original claim that it was healthy years ago. A few things to consider:The shift in public opinion regarding Grape-Nuts stems from changes in how nutrition science views glycemic index, portion sizes, and food processing. When the cereal was first introduced by C.W. Post in 1897, it was marketed with wild health claims, including that it could "cure anything" and prevent appendicitis. Over time, nutrition experts began highlighting several factors that challenged its purely healthy image: [1] ## Why the Perception Shifted* High Glycemic Index: Despite having no added sugar, Grape-Nuts has a high glycemic index (GI) of 71, which is higher than table sugar and several sugary children's cereals. The baking process breaks down the complex starches into simpler carbohydrates, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar and insulin levels. [2] * The "Portion Distortion" Trap: Because the cereal is incredibly dense, a standard serving size is very small—just one half-cup (58 grams). Research by groups like [Consumer Reports](https://www.consumerreports.org/h...100556283/) found that most consumers naturally pour two to four times that amount, accidentally loading up on massive amounts of calories and sodium. [2, 3, 4] * Ultra-Processed Classification: Modern nutritional frameworks, such as the NOVA classification system, categorize mass-produced boxed cereals as ultra-processed foods. Even with simple ingredients, the intense industrial extrusion and baking processes strip away some of the natural matrices of the whole grains. [5, 6, 7] * The Non-GMO Vitamin Change: In 2014, Post altered the recipe to get Grape-Nuts certified non-GMO. To meet these standards, they had to remove the synthetic fortification vitamins (A, D, B-12, and B-2) because the suppliers used genetically modified microbes to produce them, making the cereal less nutrient-dense than it used to be. [8, 9] If you want, I can look up low-glycemic alternatives or minimally processed breakfast options that match your morning routine. Let me know what you'd like to explore next![1] [https://homesteadmuseum.blog](htt...ereal/)[2] [https://www.youtube.com](https://...&t=187)[3] [https://www.consumerreports.org](...56283/)[4] [https://www.consumerreports.org](...56283/)[5] [https://www.reddit.com](https://w...right/)[6] [https://drscottsolomons.com](http...rition)[7] [https://www.ewg.org](https://www....ereal/)[8] [https://www.npr.org](https://www....cereal)[9] [https://pridedentaloffice.com](ht...nutrients/)
What of AI slop based on your biased prompt. Conformation bias much? Do better.

Look at what AI spits out when I used a diametrically opposed biased prompt:

Grape-Nuts has a solid nutritional profile that sets it apart from most breakfast cereals:

**High in fiber and protein** — A ½ cup serving packs around 7g of fiber and 6g of protein, which is unusually high for a cereal. That combination slows digestion, keeps you fuller longer, and helps stabilize blood sugar.

**Minimal sugar** — It contains about 5g of sugar per serving, but virtually none of that is added sugar — it comes from the wheat and barley themselves. Compare that to most cereals, which dump 10–20g of added sugar per bowl.

**Whole grain base** — It's made from whole wheat flour and barley, giving you complex carbs that digest slowly rather than spiking glucose the way refined-grain cereals do.

**Dense, so portions stay honest** — The ½ cup serving size is actually quite substantial in calories (~200 kcal) and nutrients. People tend not to over-pour it the way they would with puffed or flaked cereals.**Good mineral content** — It's a meaningful source of iron, magnesium, and B vitamins, partly from the grain and partly from fortification.

**No artificial anything** — Short, clean ingredient list: whole grain wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt, dried yeast. That's essentially it.The main caveats worth knowing: it's relatively high in sodium (~280mg per serving), and the calorie density means portion control matters.

But measured against the cereal aisle as a whole — where sugar-coated, low-fiber options dominate — Grape-Nuts is legitimately one of the better choices you can make.
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dreganJun 27, 2026 7:50 PM
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Quote from SkillfulRoom3382 View quoted comment :
I don't know why my husband and I think these taste so good
I love grape nuts, to me they have an aftertaste like a good lager beer.

Quote from EricPost View quoted comment :
Instead of letting it soak, simply boil some water and pour it over the grapenuts cereal, just enough to cover the cereal.

Let it stand three to five minutes and then you can add milk and sweetener if you like. You get a nice "mush" similar in consistency to cream of wheat or oatmeal.
Am I the only person in the world who likes them crunchy??
Jun 27, 2026 8:04 PM
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EricPostJun 27, 2026 8:04 PM
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Quote from dregan View quoted comment :
I love grape nuts, to me they have an aftertaste like a good lager beer.


Am I the only person in the world who likes them crunchy??
hardly, if you look at commercials, especially the old ones, the crunchy aspect was a major selling point

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Jun 27, 2026 8:55 PM
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abstractedpuddingJun 27, 2026 8:55 PM
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Quote from dregan View quoted comment :
I love grape nuts, to me they have an aftertaste like a good lager beer.Am I the only person in the world who likes them crunchy??
Nope, when I mentioned earlier that I added them to my Greek yogurt and berries, the main reason was to add a little bit of crunch.

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