Battle of the Breakfasts

A female student fills out a survey judging the "on the go" breakfast options.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day—and they’re absolutely right! A healthy morning meal jumpstarts the brain, fuels the body, and sets the tone for a focused and energized day. But let’s face it: for busy families racing to get out the door, breakfast can easily fall by the wayside. That’s where grab-and-go options come to the rescue.

With so many pre-packaged breakfast items lining grocery store shelves—granola bars, biscuits, smoothies—how do you know which one is actually tasty and satisfying? We decided to find out the fun way: by putting breakfast to the ultimate test—a 4th grade taste test showdown!

The Breakfast Bunch: Meet Our Panel of Pros

We recruited a group of six enthusiastic 4th grade students with hungry tummies and sharp taste buds. Their mission? Sample a selection of popular on-the-go breakfast items in a blind taste test and help crown the true breakfast champion—the one that would be shared with their entire school!

A female student smells one of the "on the go" breakfast samples.

A male student fills out a survey while sampling the "on the go" breakfasts.

Taste Test Time!

The panel sampled six different breakfast contenders, ranging from chewy granola bars to fluffy biscuits and even a fruity smoothie. Each student scored the items based on:

First Impressions
Appearance
Smell/Aroma
Texture
Taste

And of course, they were encouraged to jot down their own thoughts, reactions, and foodie critiques. (Spoiler alert: kids take their breakfast opinions very seriously!)

And the Winner Is…

🥁 Nature Valley’s Crunchy Oats & Honey Bars! 🥇

After much thoughtful nibbling and note-taking, the crunchy classic took the crown!

Photo of a box of Nature Valley Crunchy Oats & Honey bars

A Tasty Surprise for the Whole School

To celebrate the winning choice, we returned to the school and handed out a Nature Valley granola bar to every student—delivered in fun, educational coloring envelopes to make the moment even more special.

Because when kids have a say in what they eat—and it actually tastes good—breakfast becomes a whole lot more exciting.

So next time you’re dashing out the door, consider this kid-approved pick. After all, a good breakfast doesn’t just fuel your day—it might just brighten it, too!