[Experiment] Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Cheerios

Name: Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Cheerios
Variation: Chocolate Cheerios (manufactured by General Mills)

Review: This was, perhaps, the best experiment to come out of my first wave of envisioning fantasy cereals. And the best part is, you can really make it! I used Chocolate Cheerios, dark chocolate oat clusters, and fresh pomegranate seeds. I had wanted to use dark chocolate Cheerios, but I couldn't find any. There was a Multi Grain Cheerios Dark Chocolate Crunch years ago but it's long gone, and the consensus seems to be that there wasn't enough dark chocolate in it. I saw these dark chocolate clusters in the store, and I thought they would be a perfect addition to a bowl of Chocolate Cheerios. The pomegranate is what puts it over the top, though, adding a tart splash of fruitiness that pairs well with the dark chocolate.

I used fresh pomegranate seeds (which are a bit of a chore to prepare), but if this were a real cereal, I wouldn't be opposed to using dried pomegranate - maybe those dried cranberries infused with pomegranate juice? - or even artificial flavoring if that's what it takes. I would have liked to have tried a full bowl of dark chocolate Cheerios, but I think adding the dark chocolate clusters to regular Chocolate Cheerios works. Plus, it gives the cereal some textural variety (it's a bit chewy, between the oat clusters and the pomegranate seeds, but it's quite good), and imitates some of those other "Medley" and "Oat Crunch" varieties you can find on the shelves. You know, I'm starting to think there might be a real market for cereal add-ins. I've put fresh fruit in my cereal before (though never anything as exotic as pomegranate), but these clusters open the door wide to further experimentation...

Rating: 🥣🥣🥣
Leftover Milk: Chocolatey, with a splash of pomegranate!