🩺 HEART Exam: Three Wishes Grain-Free Cocoa Cereal

Today’s patient on the exam table is Three Wishes Grain-Free Cocoa Cereal—a cereal I grabbed while actively trying to reduce sugar and increase protein without giving up my cozy evening snacks.

H = Health 🩺

Nutrition + Ingredients
• Certified gluten-free ✅
• Plant-based 🌱
• Non-GMO 🌾
• Vegan & kosher
• Free from: wheat, corn, rice, dairy, oats, peanuts, soy 🚫

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per box: ~7
Box size: 8.6 oz

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
• 130 calories
• 1.5g fat
• 20g carbohydrates
• 3g fiber
• 8g protein 💪
• Small amounts of calcium, potassium & iron

First Ingredients:
Chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein

MyPlate Teaching 🥗
This cereal offers more protein and fiber than many traditional cereals, which can help with satiety. However, it’s not heavily fortified with vitamins and minerals like classic cereals—so pairing it with fruit or dairy-free milk alternatives that contain calcium/vitamin D can help round things out.

E = Eating 🍽️

Taste
Mild cocoa flavor—not overly sweet. Think grown-up cocoa cereal, not dessert cereal.

Texture
Crunchy little round pieces with a cocoa-dusted exterior and a lighter-colored center. The crunch holds up well in milk.

How I Use It
• Evening snack while Netflix-ing with my husband 📺
• Dry cereal snack (also great alongside popcorn)
• I suspect this would be excellent pressed into a marshmallow-style cereal bar 👀

A = Accessibility 🛒

• Purchased at Jewel-Osco for $8.99
• Also available at Target (select stores), Amazon, and Thrive Market

Yes, it’s more expensive than traditional cereal—but this is a specialty, grain-free product.

R = Rhythm Rating 💓

💗 Sinus Rhythm
A solid, dependable cereal that fits my current nutrition goals. Not a sugar bomb, but not meant to be.

T = Tell Others & Tips 📣

Who This Is Great For
• Families avoiding multiple allergens
• Those reducing sugar but still wanting cereal
• Anyone looking for a higher-protein cereal option

Helpful Tip
Because this cereal isn’t highly fortified, think about what you’re pairing it with to support overall nutrition.

Bottom Line
You often get what you pay for—and this cereal prioritizes ingredients and macros over sweetness and fortification.

Safe, happy, healthy.