Catalina Crunch

Catalina Crunch

Catalina Crunch reviews and discussion

3

44% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • High-protein, high-fiber formulas
  • Intensely crunchy cereal texture
  • Popular dark chocolate flavor
  • Versatile yogurt topping option
  • Pronounced stevia aftertaste
  • Occasionally cardboardy, chalky flavor
  • Overly hard, toothsome texture
  • Inconsistent flavor quality

Catalina Crunch earns polarized reviews: fans praise its high-protein, high-fiber formulas, intense crunch, and flavors like Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Toast, and Honey Oat with Almonds, while detractors cite a strong stevia/sugar alcohol aftertaste, cardboardy or chalky flavor, and overly hard texture. Reviews also note standout cookies and snack mixes, but report inconsistent flavor quality and, for some, off-putting chemical notes; those who enjoy low-sugar cereals or use it as a yogurt or snack topper tend to be happiest.

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42 reviews and posts

  • OK this might not be a popular opinion because I understand some people can taste the stevia aftertaste but I LOVE the cinnamon cereal because of its crunch. My husband and I go through a bag in a day when we have it. I like the high protein, high fiber and recognizable ingredients. Acknowledging the stevia taste but not a deal-breaker for me!

  • I am so sad to see all of the bad reviews, I love this cereal. I mix Catalina Crunch cinnamon squares with Keto granola and add some dried cranberries into the bowl. Delicious!! I used to buy this in bulk at Costco but they no longer offer it. It's SO expensive to buy the smaller bags at the market ($8!!), so I am hoping they return to the wholesale store soon.

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    I love this, mixed with other cereal. It's my go-to every morning!

  • The taste is absolutely terrible. I recommend Magic Spoon instead as a great keto cereal alternative that does not taste like cardboard.

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    Start from scratch with the product; the taste is terrible and some of your products have bad ingredients.

  • I have tried the Cinnamon Toast flavor and another flavor that’s slipping my mind. I typically chose to eat this like a snack mix instead of as a cereal because milk could not penetrate the cereal to soften it like I’d prefer. I dislike the after taste that occurred with both flavors and I believe it’s related to an artificial sweetener. Overall, I wouldn’t regularly choose these products, but I see how some people might enjoy their intense crunch for a low sugar snack.

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    Give it a try. It might be the healthy snack for you, but it wasn’t for me.

  • Delicious low-carb cereals that make a superb accompaniment to my açai bowls. I love the cinnamon and chocolate.

  • ZERO Customer Service!! I purchased four bags of Dark Chocolate Catalina Crunch at my local grocery. At least 1/3 of each of the bags was cinnamon! I sent a copy of my receipt, the lot numbers on the bags, and pictures of the chocolate cereal mixed with the cinnamon, What I received: A thank you for bringing this to their attention! No coupons to purchase replacement bags or offer of a refund! I have emailed them again with no response! This is too bad, as I enjoy the cereal, and am diabetic. But it is way too expensive to take this kind of loss.. I threw most of it away as I do not like cinnamon!

  • Ordered the starter pack. We received an email from the company that it had been delivered. We were at home and have a security camera and even went to check on the porch and front yard. Their was NO delivery. We immediately notified the company and the basically told us it was our problem and up to us to track it down. We are very disappointed as we are out over $60 and the company will not stand behind it's business and guarantee the delivery of their product. We will of course, not be doing business with a company that doesn't deliver!!!

  • I’ve tried all the cereals and really like the Honey Oat with Almonds. Tasty and satisfying. The Cheddar Crunch mix is also really good. Definitely recommend 👍

  • The blueberry is vile. It's so sweet and fake. Boy do i wish I didn't just throw out $50. Barf!

  • Its tolerable but... pretty tough chewing experience and it does have an aftertaste of stevia. I'd compare the taste to if you dehydrated a Muscle Milk protein shake (if you know this taste - you KNOW).

  • I absolutely LOVE the Cinnamon Toast cereal! I am gluten intolerant and try to avoid sugar. I eat a small bowl with oatmilk after dinner for dessert. If you expect it to taste like regular wheat and sugar cereal, you’ll probably be disappointed. If you CAN’T eat the other, you may love this as I do!

  • Tried the Catalina crunch Fruity mix Cereal, and I gave it two full spoonfuls, then poured the bowl down the garbage disposal. Horrible Taste, bad aftertaste. Taste nothing like Cereal at all, I'd rather eat grapenuts.

  • Ordered a case of Lemon cookies. Opened up the bag and it smelled like a chemical factory. Tried a cookie and the taste was terrible!!! I am normally not a "picky" eater, but I didn't think eating these was healthy based on the taste and overwhelming chemical odor. Of course, I reached out to Catalina and they said they do not offer returns. (Amazon shows a 30 Day return policy) IF you are brave enough to put these into your body, DON'T order direct. They obviously don't treat direct customers very well. I was only looking to return the (3) unopened boxes that came in the case of (4). Zero Stars!!!

  • Was excited to try the cereal and cookies. Quite disappointed. The cereal had a weird mouth feel, almost sticky. Milk made it a little more tolerable. Can definitely taste the stevia. Not a fan. The cookies are ok, but wouldn't buy again.

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  • I was so sad not to like this product! I love the mission of the brand, but I did not enjoy the taste at all. I’m not a picky eater so I was surprised when I had to give it away because I couldn’t finish it.

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    Taste!!

  • This is the worst tasting cereal I've ever tasted. There is absolutely no flavor and way to many carbs.

  • The product taste is not bad. I would say above average. The sugar content is Stiva, so for diabetic people, this is a much better alternative. I would have given it 4-5 stars, but the issue is the price-to-content ratio. The bags are very small, and the price is VERY, VERY expensive. I would suggest trying it, but to afford to eat it daily is just not practical. When they correct the price-to-quantity ratio, I would consider purchasing normally.

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    Price to content ratio. Does not match up. Either lower the price or increase the bag content.

  • They are truly low carb but I found the texture unpleasant. But I think some may enjoy it.