The Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Minecraft breakfast cereal is an upcoming food product being launched for avid fans of the namesake video game to try out. The cereal features the brand's signature Frosted Flakes, but is paired with a series of cubic Creeper Bit marshmallows for a touch of additional sweetness and texture. The cereal will also reward fans with 350 Minecoins that can be redeemed by simply entering a code on a specially marked box.
The Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Minecraft breakfast cereal is hitting store shelves starting in April 2023 in 8.4-ounce and 13.5-ounce boxes. The cereal is branded with the product's recognizable mascot Tony the Tiger wearing a gaming headset on the front to further drive home the video game-inspired nature of the product.
Video Game-Themed Breakfast Cereals
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Minecraft Has Cubic Marshmallows
Trend Themes
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