Since people always have questions about substitutions, let me run through some of the ingredients I used in this recipe and what you can possibly use instead. Don’t believe me? Try them for yourself, or put them to the ultimate test and have your kiddos try a bowl.

Small, crunchy cookies that actually taste like cookies! That’s right- with 10g of protein and only 5g net carbs per serving, these taste EXACTLY like regular cookies. If the cookies don’t fit on a spoon, is it even cereal? My second attempt was crunchier, but the cookies were way too large. The first attempt ended up being simply mini cookies, which is obviously still awesome, but immediately turns soggy in milk. This is version 3, and I’m very happy with the result. My challenge here was to transform a regular ol’ cookie recipe into one that will actually stay crunchy. But if you’ve ever dunked a crunchy chocolate chip cookie into milk, you know just how perfect of a combination that is. When it comes to cookies, I prefer soft and gooey. It’s long overdue that I create a cereal recipe… so why not capitalize on that chocolate craving and make a higher protein, MUCH lower carb version of cookie crisp? I love all of those recipes, but as a long-time cereal lover, it struck me that none of these recipes have that amazing crunch that cereal provides. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got plenty of recipes to satisfy that craving: the cookie dough parfait, edible cookie dough, and brownie batter, to name a few.

I’ve been on a streak of really wanting chocolate for breakfast.

Krisp cereal