3.5
58% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Magic Spoon
3.5 • 1,202 Reviews
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3.5
58% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Magic Spoon largely satisfies those seeking a healthier, high‑protein, low‑sugar riff on nostalgic cereals, according to reviews, but it is not universally loved. Reviewers praise its 13g protein per serving, gluten‑free/grain‑free formulas, fun flavors like Fruity, Cocoa, Cinnamon Roll, and Maple Waffle, and cheerful packaging; common complaints cite an artificial or stevia/monk‑fruit aftertaste, gummy texture that sticks to teeth, flavor inconsistency (especially some chocolate/peanut butter variants), limited satiety for some, and very small, pricey boxes.
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GREAT branding. I absolutely love their labels and illustrations. Definitely a fan. The product is ok though, I like how it tastes.
Gym junky here! Loveeee this cereal! Trying to get the proper protein intake is hard sometimes, and I get amazing cereal and protein all in one!
3y ago
I tried the multi pack to test my favorite flavors. This cereal does not disappoint in flavor and has just enough sweet flavor that appeals to my sweet tooth but not too sweet. I really like the amount of protein it contains.
I first heard of this brand as a sponsor on a podcast so I thought I would try it. This is the best grain free low carb cereal I've tried! Every flavor is good, the texture is wonderful and I will keep buying this cereal! Keeps me fuller for longer. Totally worth the price in my opinion!
The taste is so bad - I tried Cinnamon Roll, and took one bite, and threw away the box.
3y ago
Tasty- yet expensive for the amount packaged. Out of the four sampled, I found the peanut butter one the most tasty.
Decent cereal packed with protein but a bit pricier than my budget allows.
I love that Magic Spoon exists. When I first found out I had to stop eating gluten, something as simple as having a comfort bowl of cereal that reminded me of childhood was no longer an option. Until I found Magic Spoon. It definitely scratches that itch with the added benefit of having a surprising amount of protein. However, they are not a staple for me. I find the texture sometimes just doesn’t feel right or the cereal gets Sandy and really stuck in my teeth. The flavors are also pretty hit or miss for me as I’m not fond of many sweeteners that products marketed as “keto” use. I’d love for them to have a version with sugar for those of us who just can’t eat the gluten and want a bit more health with some guilt.
3y ago
VERY expensive, tastes okay. Overall wouldn’t buy again.
Magic Spoon, unfortunately, didn't quite live up to my cereal expectations. While I appreciate the low carb and high protein approach, the taste and texture left me wanting more. The flavors seemed a bit artificial, and the cereal itself lacked that classic crunch I crave in a bowl of morning goodness. As much as I wanted to love it, I found myself missing the nostalgic charm of traditional cereals. While it might be a suitable option for some, it just didn't win me over as I had hoped.
loved the concept, changed my breakfast game. go for the blueberry muffin!!
This cereal offers amazing flavors that are similar to ones we ate as kids but much healthier. High protein and no bad ingredients. They are a bit pricey but if you care about what you put in your body, then I say worth the price.
Love the concept, ethos and packaging so much but the taste was not good. Bad mouth feel and the flavour is very off-putting. Expensive as well.
The only cereal I feel good to give to my kid! Taste like it has more sugar than it claims to have so I can get a little skeptical at time about the sugar content. But the protein content is very appealing for any mom struggling with getting protein in their toddlers!
3y ago
good option as a gluten free cereal but not great. i have tried lots of "healthy" cereals and was quite excited for this one but was let down when the aftertaste set in, there is a nasty chemical flavored after taste that just ruins the whole thing.
I did not enjoy this product at all. The flavors are weird and they taste like some kind of fake sweetener. I would not recommend this cereal to anyone.
Such fun flavors. Great texture and taste. Love right out of the box, or with coconut yogurt and fruit.
3y ago
Just ok. I bought the chocolate one and thought the price point was high considering the size of the box. Not likely to purchase again.
The macros in this cereal are great but the sweetener blend was very strong and fake-tasting to me! For the price, this was not something I would buy again.
I love cereal. I really wanted to love this brand. The concept is sharp and compelling. High marks for the packaging which is almost good enough to leave out in plain sight. In a kitchen with open shelves, I would style a breakfast station with three boxes of Magic Spoon, a stack of simple ceramic bowls, spoons upright jutting out of small wooden box or a pitcher, banana bunch on a banana hook. The aesthetics dialed in just so to pinch the nostalgia nerve in the spine of a modernist minimal kitchen mise en scene. Wow. Super specific. So 3 stars? The cereals are not delicious. I wouldn’t expect a perfect replica of some other cereal. I would however expect a reasonable simulacrum, which stood above its familiar compare mates due to superior ingredients, elevated process, and bougie AF packaging. Unfortunately for the breakfast station fever dream of my imaginings, magicspoon cereal‘s are decidedly inferior in both taste, texture and milk saturation moment so as to disappoint on the way to the bank to deposit that experience check. Not good enough; not worth it. And I would definitely buy again… to style a photo shoot or installed work. I might replace the contents with Cap’n Crunch or Lucky Charms. I have no shame.