Oreo Just Quietly Discontinued This Fan Favorite and the ‘Disappointment Is Immeasurable'

Since the late 1990s, Post cereal has given us an excuse to enjoy cookies for breakfast. While cookie cereal might not be part of your morning routine as an adult, there’s certainly something nostalgic about childhood favorites like Oreo O’s. The combination of milk and cookies is a timeless duo, after all. Whether it’s to kick off a Saturday of activities or as a loaded midnight snack, it’s hard to beat the convenience and flavor that cereal brings to the table.

Now, decades after the launch of Oreo O’s, Post is releasing a new cereal featuring milk’s favorite cookie—but the release comes with bittersweet news for fans of the brand’s original offering.

Oreo O’s Are Leaving Shelves As Post Introduces Oreo Puffs Cereal

Oreo Puffs cereal will soon land on shelves at major retailers nationwide. The corn and oat-based crunchy puffs are made with real Oreo cookie wafers, delivering a true-to-name taste in every bite. In addition to the chocolatey puffs, the cereal also contains mini marshmallows.

Instagrammer @Markie_Devo shared the news in a recent post and fans can’t wait to get their hands on a box. “Oh wow my kids would be all over this one!,” said one excited commenter. “Oooo I need to try! The O’s have been one of my favorite handfuls-straight-from-the-box late-night snacks lol,” added another.

One Instagrammer suggested that Oreo Puffs could be good enough to give one General Mills favorite a run for its money. “Now that's like a Reese’s Puffs competition,” they wrote.

While some Oreo lovers are excited about the drop, many others are frustrated that the new cereal will be replacing the original Oreo O’s. In a recent Reddit thread, commenters discussed their disappointment and plans to stock up. “So that's why I didn't see Oreo O’s on the shelf when I went shopping yesterday? My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined,” wrote one user.

Many also noted that Oreo O’s texture makes the cereal unique, but doubt the puffs will deliver the same crunch. “Really disappointing. Oreo O's had the best texture, I doubt they'll try to mimic it,” said one commenter. Fans are already making plans to buy extra boxes before the beloved cereal disappears. “Guess I’m about to stock up on the OG [original],” wrote one user. How long does it actually last when unopened? Because I’m about to do the same,” added another.

For those curious, most unopened cereal is good for 6 to 12 months when stored in a cool, dry place such as the pantry, according to the FoodKeeper App, a food safety reference guide created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Cornell University. The website also states that opened cereal typically lasts for 2 to 3 months when stored properly in an airtight container or storage bag.

As usual, be sure to check your cereal’s use-by date and look for signs of spoilage or off-putting smells if you’re breaking open a box that’s been hidden away in your pantry for a while before you dig in.

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