Developed with the help of professional athletes, Wheaties Fuel cereal is hoping to fill you with the energy you need to start your day. NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and NBA star Kevin Garnett are two winning athletes who are endorsing (and helped make) Wheaties Fuel cereal.
There are 200 calories in each serving of Wheaties Fuel cereal. The breakfast mix contains whole grains, fiber, calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B to help fuel your appetite. To launch the cereal, Wheaties has released a special edition box featuring five sports stars and three other boxes where Manning, Garnett and Albert Pujols each get the single star treatment.
Pro Athlete Breakfasts
Wheaties Fuel Cereal is Food Fit For Champions
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