The Most Popular Cereal From Each State

Cheerios- New Hampshire

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Cereal is a common breakfast item worldwide, with many people eating their fair share of cereal over their lifetime. However, America has one of the biggest selections of cereal available, and every state has their favorite. New Hampshire's choice of cereal is: Cheerios.

Frosted Flakes- Alabama

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Alabama's favorite cereal is Frosted Flakes. Frosted Flakes or 'Frosties' as they're known elsewhere, are corn flakes with a sugary coating. They're a popular choice of cereal among young children, however they can be enjoyed by the whole family, because they're 'Grrrrreat'!

Froot Loops- Arkansas

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Froot Loops are the top cereal in Arkansas, and they're often the cereal that is depicted within American shows and sitcoms, due to their instantly recognizable branding. Froot Loops consist of small hoops made from various grains, that are colored and contain fruit flavoring.

Corn Flakes- Michigan

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Corn Flakes are eaten worldwide, and are popular within the US and the UK. They were originally created within Michigan, which is coincidentally the state where they are most popular. Corn Flakes take their name from their main ingredient, and are slightly orange in color. They can have a range of toppings, but sugar is the most common.

Rice Krispies- Colorado

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Colorado's choice of cereal is Rice Krispies. Rice Krispies are well-known for their 'Snap, Crackle and Pop!' branding and characters. These have been derived from the sound the cereal makes, when milk is added to it. Again, this is a popular cereal with young children.

Lucky Charms- Delaware

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Lucky Charms are another well-known American cereal, and it is popular in a range of states. However, Delaware is where its popularity skyrockets. Lucky Charms consist of grain shapes e.g. rainbows, clouds, stars and small marshmallows, that coincide with its branding (leprechaun, rainbows and magic).

Cap'n Crunch- Alaska

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Alaska's favorite cereal is Cap'n Crunch, which is another popular cereal across America. Cap'n Crunch has some of the most recognizable branding, as the box features the character of Cap'n Crunch, against a red background. It is a cereal that consists of corn and oats, and has different varieties.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch- Florida

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the favorite cereal of Florida, and is popular in a handful of other states. Due to its flavoring, Cinnamon Toast Crunch has an acquired flavor, and tends to be more popular among adults. This cereal consists of whole grains, alongside a cinnamon sugar dusting.

Honey Nut Cheerios- Georgia

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There are a couple of variations of Cheerios, with one of the most popular being, Honey Nut Cheerios. This style of Cheerios is most popular within Georgia, and consists of the standard oat circles, with a sweeter flavor (honey and almond). It is a great cereal for the whole family.

Cocoa Puffs- Hawaii

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Cocoa Puffs are eaten across America, and are highly popular among children and families. This cereal is Hawaii's favorite, and it's clear to see why. Cocoa Puffs consists of chocolate flavored grain, which typically turns milk into chocolate milk. It is similar to other cereals, such as Cocoa Pebbles and Cocoa Pops.

Raisin Bran- Missouri

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Raisin Bran is one of the healthier cereal options, and is popular within Missouri. Raisin Bran consists of literally bran flakes and raisins, and is popular among adults of all ages (especially the elderly). It is high in vitamins, minerals and other nutritional value.

Mini Wheats- Illinois

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Mini Wheats are Illinois' most popular cereal, and they consist of small shredded wheat pieces. This cereal also comes in different variations, with the most popular being, Frosted Mini Wheats. It is a common cereal among families, and is a firm favorite with the majority of people.

Apple Jacks- Arizona

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Arizona's favorite cereal is Apple Jacks, which consists of apple and cinnamon flavoured oat circles. This cereal is popular with older children, although it can be enjoyed by the whole family. It is popular in a handful of other states, but it reigns supreme within Arizona.

Trix- Indiana

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Trix cereal consists of sugary fruit flavored corn puffs, and is the most popular cereal within Indiana. This is another cereal that is mainly targeted at, and eaten by, young children. Its branding features a bright red box, alongside a friendly white bunny rabbit character.

Special K- Iowa

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Special K cereal is eaten worldwide, and it has a variety of flavors/forms e.g. cereal bars. It is popular with the health-conscious, especially within Iowa. The berry variation of this cereal is probably the most popular, and consists of flakes of various grains/rice and dried fruits.

Chex- Kansas

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Chex cereal is most popular within Kansas, and it is another healthier cereal option. Chex cereal consists of small square shapes, with interwoven layers of wheat, grains and corn. It can be topped with a range of ingredients, or eaten with just milk, making it a versatile cereal for the whole family.

Kix- Connecticut

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Kix is another corn-based cereal, which consists of balls of puffed fortified corn. It is mostly popular within Connecticut, and is often enjoyed by young children. However, like many of the other cereals on this list, it comes in a range of varieties (so it can be enjoyed by the whole family).

Life Cereal- Kentucky

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Kentucky's most popular choice of cereal is Life cereal. This brand of cereal consists of brown checked squares, made from oat, corn and whole wheats. Life cereal also has a handful of flavor variations, but the original flavor is the most popular, especially with the older population.

Honey Bunches Of Oats- California

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California's go-to choice of breakfast cereal is: Honey Bunches Of Oats. This is one of the least healthy choices on this list, and is enjoyed by people of all ages (especially young professionals). This cereal consists of whole grain flakes and oats, flavored with honey (there are also variations with nut flavoring/pieces).

Golden Grahams- Louisiana

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Louisiana's favorite cereal choice is: Golden Grahams. This particular cereal is also a less healthy option, but it is enjoyed by a wide variety of people. Golden Grahams consist of crunchy squares, made with whole grain wheat, and fortified with vitamins. The cereal is then topped with a brown sugar coating.

Reese's Puffs- Maine

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Reese's Puffs are based on the popular candy, Reese's Pieces/Peanut Butter Cups. This cereal is mostly popular within Maine, and consists of whole grain corn puffs, flavored with peanut butter and chocolate. They are enjoyed by young children, as well as teenagers, and people that want a boost of protein within their cereal.

Cookie Crisp- Idaho

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Cookie Crisp is another highly recognizable cereal brand, and it is popular worldwide. Within America it is most popular within the state of Idaho. This cereal is manufactured to resemble chocolate chip cookies, and consists of corn flavored with chocolate, alongside mini chocolate chips.

Count Chocula- Maryland

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Another chocolate-based cereal is, Count Chocula. Unlike other cereals, this cereal is actually a seasonal brand, which is commonly produced in time for Halloween. It is the most popular within the state of Maryland, and it consists of whole grain chocolate shapes, alongside marshmallow shapes.

Franken Berry- Massachusetts

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Another seasonal cereal is, Franken Berry, which is also produced in time for Halloween. This cereal is the most popular within Massachusetts, and consists of strawberry flavored whole grain shapes, alongside pink marshmallow shapes. Similarly to the other seasonal cereals, Franken Berry features a fun spooky character.

Boo Berry- Montana

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Adding to the list of seasonal cereals, is Boo Berry. As you've probably guessed, this cereal also consists of whole grain shapes, alongside marshmallow shapes. Boo Berry is blueberry flavored, and is mostly popular within the state of Montana. This cereal features the character of a ghost.

Quaker Oatmeal Squares- Nebraska

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Nebraska's most popular cereal choice is: Quaker Oatmeal Squares. This cereal adds to the list of healthier breakfast options, as it consists of crunchy wholegrain and oatmeal squares. This cereal has some other flavor variations, and they can be eaten plain or alongside a range of toppings.

Grape-Nuts- Oregon

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Despite their name, Grape-Nuts do not contain grapes or nuts. The name was actually derived from the shape of the wheat and barley flakes (that the cereal is actually made of). This is another healthier cereal option, and is most popular within the state of Oregon.

Post Shredded Wheat- Oklahoma

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Post Shredded Wheat is the most popular cereal choice within Oklahoma, and it is probably one of the most healthy options on this list. Post Shredded Wheat consists of large wheat biscuits, that are formed from chunks of shredded wheat pieces. It is mainly eaten by the older population.

Alpha-Bits- New York

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Alpha-Bits cereal is the top cereal choice within New York, and it is most popular among young children (especially those of school age). It is a fun alternative for children, as it features the letters of the alphabet, which consist of frosted wholegrain. Some variations of this cereal also include marshmallow shapes.

Waffle Crisp- Texas

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Finally, the most popular cereal choice within the state of Texas is, Waffle Crisp. Waffle Crisp cereal consists of toasted mini whole grain waffle shapes, flavored with cinnamon and maple syrup. They are another cereal option that is not the healthiest, but can be enjoyed by the whole family.