Iconic British breakfast options from the 80s and 90s no longer on shelves

Breakfast is often touted as the most important meal of the day.

A bowl of delicious cereal soaked in ice-cold milk is a popular choice for those dashing off to school or work, and it's usually a hit with children. Those 90s bowls of sugary delight were the real rocket fuel you needed to get you through a day at school.

However, some iconic cereals from the 80s and 90s are no longer available to today's youngsters - many have been taken off the shelves as brands aim to be more health-conscious.

Let's take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the cereals that Teessiders remember most fondly. Are there any that you miss that are no longer available? If so, reply in the comments.

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Ricicles

This sweet Kellogg's cereal was a big hit with children, along with its chocolate version, Choco Ricicles, according to the Express. The cereal was similar to Rice Krispies but had a frosted sugar coating. However, in 2017, due to its high sugar content, it was discontinued, much to the disappointment of many.

Sugar Puffs

The original Sugar Puffs were launched in 1957 and were a honey-flavoured, sugar-coated cereal. But there was a significant change in 2014 when it changed its name to Honey Monster Puffs, and the original recipe was also altered to contain less sugar, more honey - and sadly, according to many fans, less flavour.

Start

Kellogg's Start was introduced in the 80s and marketed as enhancing performance in sports, making it a favourite among adults. However, despite petitions to bring it back, it was pulled from the shelves in 2018.

Banana Bubbles

This Kellogg's cereal was a hit for its rich banana flavour that turned the milk into a banana milkshake delight. Kellogg's decided to discontinue this popular cereal in 1996, along with Golden Crisp, to make way for new products.

Corn Pops

Introduced in 1993, Kellogg's Corn Pops became known for the memorable slogan "you can't stop a corn popper popping more corn". Although no longer found on UK supermarket shelves, these flakes remain a beloved breakfast choice in the USA.

Golden Grahams

Nestle's Golden Grahams were famously addictive, despite perhaps not being the healthiest option. By 2021, this sweet and salty cereal had been phased out due to its less-than-ideal nutritional profile.

Force Flakes

Force Flakes made their mark as the original successful commercial wheat flake since their inception in 1901 and domestic production from 1954. Despite their historical significance, Force Flakes ceased production in 2013.

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