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Cocoa Puffs® Cereal
Go Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs®!

Since 1958, kids across America have been going “Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!” Cocoa Puffs cereal is made with 12 grams of whole grain per serving* and fortified with 12 vitamins and minerals, moms can feel good about having their families enjoy the rich, chocolaty taste that drives Sonny wild.

*At least 8 grams per serving; At least 48 grams recommended daily.

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A good source of calcium and vitamin D, only Cocoa Puffs has the irresistible chocolaty taste to make you go cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs®!

  • Contains 12 grams of whole grain per serving *
  • Good source of calcium
  • Good source of vitamin D
  • 100 calories per serving
  • 1.5 grams total fat per serving
  • No saturated fat
  • 0 grams trans fat per serving

*At least 48 grams recommended daily.

Cocoa Puffs® Cereal
More Than Breakfast: Tasty Snacks You Can Eat Anytime!
Try these recipes to make easy, delicious snacks using cereals your kids love.
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    Crunchy Banana-Strawberry Parfaits
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  • Cocoa-Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothies
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Fun Facts:

  • 1958: Launch of Cocoa Puffs® as the “cereal with the irresistible chocolaty taste.”
  • 1963: Introduction of Sonny the Cuckoo Bird.
  • “Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs®” is the catchphrase for Sonny.
  • Originally Sonny wore a striped pink and white shirt — it has now been removed.
  • Did you know? Big G Kid cereals have been part of Box Tops for Education for 15 years.
  • Grow Up Strong With Big G Kid Cereals. Save $1 on any 2 Boxes.
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