# Cereal Flavored Cocoa Cereal Hot Chocolate is a Simple Way to Spice Up Chocolaty Brews By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-hot-chocolate References: [rock-ur-party.tablespoon](http://rock-ur-party.tablespoon.com/2012/12/19/hot-chocolate-cereal-like/) & [tablespoon](http://www.tablespoon.com/) If you're looking to put an easy twist on your steamy cocoa then take a peek at the Cereal Hot Chocolate recipe. Sipping on a [warm cup of chocolaty brew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-hot-cocoa) is enough to put you at ease, but try exciting your tastebuds by coating the rim of your mug in melted chocolate chips and then dip your cup into a mass of crumbled cereal pieces. When you sip on your hot beverage the liquid will mix with the [cereal crumbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-n-milk-latte) to create an explosive flavor that brings back sugary childhood memories. If you really want to spice things up, add [whipped cream topping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoon) and throw some dried cereal on top as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cereal-flavored Beverages:** Using cereal flavors to enhance beverages can be a unique selling point for cafes and specialty drink brands. - **Rimmed Beverages:** Incorporating fun and unique rims for hot beverages can add to the consumer experience and enhance brand identity. - **Novelty Hot Beverages:** Creating novelty hot beverage options can appeal to consumers looking for unique experiences and marketing to nostalgia-driven buying habits. ### Where This Applies - **Cafes and Coffee Shops:** Using cereal flavors and rimmed mugs can set apart cafes and coffee shops from competitors and attract adventurous customers. - **Specialty Beverage Brands:** Experimenting with unique and nostalgic flavor profiles can appeal to consumers looking for new and exciting drinks. - **Food and Beverage Brands:** Creating and marketing unique hot beverage options can strengthen brand identity and drive sales for food and beverage brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marshmallowy Milk-Enhancing Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-cocoa-pebbles.md) - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Corn Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-flakes-1.md) - [Cocoa-Themed Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelloggs-cocoa-loops.md) - [Cereal-Flavored Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-miss-cinnamon-toast-crunch-cinnamilk.md) - [Mouth-Watering Beverage Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-miss-cinnamon-toast.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Ready-Mixed Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocomel-hot-chocolate.md) - [Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweet-drinking-chocolate.md)