8 Forgotten Breakfast Cereals You Won't Believe Existed - Should They Make a Comeback?

In a world of endless cereal options, some breakfast icons have sadly faded from supermarket shelves, becoming mere whispers in the nostalgic winds of time. But what if we told you some of these forgotten cereals were so good, they're worth a serious revival? Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we uncover 8 breakfast cereals you might have completely forgotten – and maybe, just maybe, should demand a comeback!

Move over, Cap'n Crunch! Before there was the Crunchberry Beast, there was Quisp, the quirky, alien-themed cereal from Quaker Oats. Launched in 1965, Quisp boasted a light, crispy, oat-based texture and a sugary-sweet flavor that kids adored. Its cartoon mascot, Quisp the alien, engaged in a playful rivalry with Cap'n Crunch in commercials, adding to its unique charm. While briefly resurrected a few times, a full-scale return is long overdue for this cosmic crunch.

General Mills aimed for patriotic breakfast perfection with Sprinkle Spangles in the early 1990s. These star-shaped oat and corn cereal pieces were coated in red, white, and blue sprinkles, promising a sugary, festive start to the day. Despite the vibrant colors and kid-friendly appeal, Sprinkle Spangles vanished after a few years. Could a sprinkle-covered cereal shine again in today's breakfast aisle? We think so!

In the 1980s, Mr. T was everywhere, and breakfast was no exception. Mr. T Cereal by Quaker Oats capitalized on the A-Team star's popularity with a corn and oat cereal shaped like the letter 'T'. Advertisements featured Mr. T himself, urging kids to 'eat your cereal!'. While the cereal itself was fairly standard, the sheer novelty and Mr. T's iconic status made it a memorable, albeit short-lived, breakfast experience. Time to bring back the 'T' for a new generation?

While Honeycomb cereal still exists, its 'Hideouts' variation, introduced in the late 1990s, offered a fun twist. These larger, hexagon-shaped pieces had hollow centers, perfect for filling with milk or creating edible 'hideouts' (as the name suggested). This interactive element added a playful dimension to the classic Honeycomb flavor. Bring back the Hideouts for a more engaging breakfast experience!

Ralston Purina dared to venture beyond the typical sweet cereal flavors with OJ's in the late 1970s. This cereal aimed to replicate the taste of orange juice in cereal form, featuring small, round, orange-flavored pieces. While perhaps not for everyone, OJ's was a unique and bold attempt to innovate in the cereal aisle. In a market saturated with sugary options, maybe a citrusy cereal could find its place today.

Fruity Pebbles are a classic, but in the early 2000s, Post took them to the next level with Fruity Pebbles Marshmallow Mania. This version amplified the sugary fun by adding colorful marshmallow bits to the already fruity cereal. For those with an extra sweet tooth, this marshmallow-enhanced Pebbles experience was breakfast bliss. Could Marshmallow Mania spark joy again? We think marshmallow lovers would agree!

Ralston's Waffelos, introduced in the 1970s, attempted to capture the taste and shape of waffles in a cereal. These waffle-shaped pieces had a maple-like flavor, offering a breakfast alternative to traditional corn or oat cereals. While Waffelos had a decent run, they eventually disappeared. With the enduring popularity of waffles, perhaps Waffelos are ripe for a breakfast comeback.

Capitalizing on the popularity of the 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' movie franchise, Ralston released Bill & Ted's Excellent Cereal Adventure in the early 1990s. This cereal featured guitar-shaped and telephone booth-shaped pieces, referencing elements from the films. While the cereal itself was likely a standard sweet variety, the movie tie-in and quirky shapes made it a fun, novelty breakfast for fans. Party on, and bring back Bill & Ted's cereal!

From alien-themed oats to sprinkle-covered stars and movie tie-ins, these forgotten cereals showcase the creativity and sometimes quirky nature of breakfast food history. Which of these blasts from the past sparks your nostalgia the most? Share this list with fellow cereal enthusiasts and let us know which forgotten breakfast cereal you'd love to see make a triumphant return to breakfast tables everywhere! Let the cereal comeback campaign begin!