As the weather is cooling down (finally!), I find myself craving those warm, spicy-sweet morning foods. I mean oatmeal of course.

I was on a regular rolled oats stint for a while. Then I started making steel cut oats. I also made a batch of the aforementioned ginger-pumpkin oatmeal. But I started craving something different. That's when I found Kashi Go Lean hot cereal at Trader Joe's.

I bought a box, and checked it out. When I poured a packet into the bowl, I noticed it certainly had a different texture than oatmeal. Oats were indeed present, along with all sorts of other unidentifiable grains.

It was simple to make: dump into bowl, add water, microwave, stir, microwave, eat — and delicious to eat! At first, the chewy texture was a little surprising, but then it was enjoyable, and definitely different.

I've nearly finished the box, and am not yet tired of it, due to the fact that I customize every bowl. One day, I'll add dried cranberries, the next - freeze-dried strawberries, or raisins. I even still have some pureed pumpkin left that I might try later this week.

I give Kashi Go Lean Hot Cereal a resounding 10 out of 10!

Here are the stats:

Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 packet (40g)
Servings Per Container: About 8
Amount/Serving %Daily Value**
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 20
Total Fat 2g* 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 210mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Soluble Fiber 3g
Insoluble Fiber 2g
Sugars 7g
Protein 8g 10%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 8%