Kellogg's Launches Special K Protein Cereal with Ancient Grains

Kellogg's has announced the launch of a new cereal called Special K Protein Honey Almond Ancient Grains. The cereal is a new addition to the Kellogg's Special K Protein line. It is the first Kellogg's cereal to use ancient grains. Kellogg's says it has 15 grams of protein per serving.

Kellogg's says the cereal features "flakes made from a mix of whole grains including the ancient grains sorghum and black rice alongside the more common wheat and rice." This is combined with honey and almonds.

Christie Crouch, Special K Director of Marketing, says in a statement, "When Special K hit shelves in the 1950s, it was the first cereal to feature key vitamins and nutrients, including protein. Today, we continue to look for ways to innovate that stay true to that heritage, and do more with both nutrition and taste. That's why our new Protein cereal recipes include a nutrient bundle designed to help you get more from your protein."

The smart label is not yet available for this specific cereal. However, you can find nutrition information for Kellogg's Special K Protein Cereal here. That cereal has 210 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 8 grams added sugars, 15 grams protein and 39 grams of carbohydrates per serving size (1 1/3 cup).

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