# Fried Dessert-Inspired Cereals The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros Cereal is Indulgently Sweet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-churros References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/12/17/general-mills-unveils-new-cinnamon-toast-crunch-churros-cereal/) & [generalmills](https://www.generalmills.com) The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros cereal has been announced by General Mills as its latest breakfast food product that will offer consumers a new way to enjoy dessert in the early morning hours. The cereal consists of [bite-sized churros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-cornbread) that are covered in real cinnamon sugar to make them an authentic albeit crunchier version of the popular fried dough dessert. The flavor and format of the cereal makes it suitable for consumption in the morning, but also addresses the position of [cereal as a snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-cups) amongst older consumers looking for an easy treat to enjoy between meals. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros cereal features branding on the box that further reinforces the street dessert-inspired format of the product, which includes the product in a paper cone instead of a bowl. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Indulgent Breakfast Foods:** Opportunity to create more breakfast foods that mimic indulgent desserts. - **Cereal as Snack:** Opportunity to market cereal as a convenient and enjoyable between-meal snack. - **Innovative Packaging:** Opportunity to design unique packaging that enhances the product experience and reinforces the product's concept. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create new dessert-inspired breakfast products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to rebrand cereal as a desirable snack option. - **Packaging Design:** Opportunity for packaging design companies to create innovative and engaging packaging solutions for food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Cinnamon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego-toast-crunch.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-style-hot-chocolate-cereal.md) - [Graham Cracker-Dusted Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnagraham-toast-crunch.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Cinnamon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Holiday Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cookie-toast-crunch.md) - [Waffle-Shaped Cinnamon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-waffle.md) - [Spanish Dessert-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tres-leches-toast-crunch.md) - [Sweet Cereal-Flavored Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-cinnamon-milk-glazed.md) - [Spicy Cereal Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnafuego-toast-crunch-cereal-bars.md)