After sharing the news last week about Kellogg’s making a gluten-free version of Special K, I kind of made it my mission to find a box or two. I checked my local Meijer and Kroger and didn’t have any luck. Then I spotted a fellow gluten-free Columbus resident who had found the cereal at Giant Eagle, so when I had to run to the library to pick up a book yesterday, I stopped by Giant Eagle to see if I could find it. Success! Found and purchased for $3.99.
Breakfast this morning was a bowl of gluten-free Special K topped with blueberries and almond milk. The cereal tastes fantastic, though I am not positive if it is identical to the original version, as it has been a very long time since I have had it. The flakes have a great texture and didn’t get soggy in the time it took me to eat this bowl. I am so thrilled that I now have another gluten-free cereal option! Each serving contains 180 calories, 1 gram of fat, 5 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
Ingredients: Whole grain brown rice, sugar, whole grain sorghum, milled corn, corn bran, soluble corn fiber, brown sugar syrup, contains 2% or less of salt, honey, dried invert cane syrup, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavor, molasses, BHT for freshness.
Check the store locator to see where you can find the new gluten-free Special K cereal close to you. Kudos to Kellogg’s for giving us more options!
Kirsten says
Hi,
I’m wondering your thoughts on the safety of eating it? And if you know what kind of facility it is processed in?
Kimberly Bouldin says
I don’t know about the facility, but I eat it. I imagine it is much like other gluten-free products that are on the market these days that aren’t made in dedicated facilities. To carry the “gluten-free” label, the products must meet the FDA requirements of less than 20ppm gluten.
I know that isn’t a black and white answer. This is a personal choice for many.
Kim
Staci says
Have been gluten free for autoimmune diseases for the past 5 years, I think it has gotten both easier and harder to choose the best gf foods.in other words, just because they make it gluten free does not mean it is actually good for you, i.e. cookies, cakes, sugary cereals etc. Bit the GF Special K is not only REALLY YUMMY, with great texture and flavor, it’s low in sugar, with a decent amount of fiber. I’m very picky, and very impressed!! My only ‘con’ is, for the price, the box could be the same size as the other Special K varieties.
Thank you Special K!!! 🙂
Linn says
Say, “Good Morning!” to diabetes ! These are basically sugar-frosted Special K flakes with more than DOUBLE the amount of sugar (9 grams VS 4 grams) than in the original formula! Sugar is the second ingredient in here -Ironically If you are on the “Special K Diet” , you will GAIN weight eating this one! I tasted these and no wonder why people and kids love it- it’s loaded with 5 different types of sugar: cane (white) sugar, brown sugar, honey, dried invert cane syrup and molasses ! Add orange juice and jelly or jam to your breakfast and say “Good Morning !” to diabetes !
sandee smith says
There seems to be a pretty big risk of getting glutened with these, especially if gluten free cheerios is any litmus. They are not certified gluten free, and no where on the box could I find information about where or how they are processed. All signs point to significant risk, and misleading packaging. If these cereals are going to bother to do this, they should do it the right way and really put our safety first. It’s not worth a cereal to be at risk for gluten.
Sharon says
Has anyone had a bad reaction from eating these. I had been eating them and was having issues again so I stopped. Not sure if it was because of these or not.?
moe elmore says
Cannot find this cereal any longer – CVS did carry them but no more. The only source we can find want big bucks, which is not practical for us.