Banana Nut Cheerios, a fan-favorite flavor combining ripe banana sweetness with nutty notes reminiscent of banana bread, was discontinued by General Mills after launching in 2009 and was intermittently available until around 2020, with fans petitioning for its return due to strong demand but low profits likely leading to its removal from shelves, joining other recently discontinued varieties like Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios.
Key Details:
Flavor Profile: A blend of sweet banana and gentle nutty taste, similar to banana bread.
Launch & Discontinuation: Introduced in 2009, it was a popular but short-lived product, disappearing around 2020.
Reason for Discontinuation: While not officially stated, low sales volume and profitability compared to other Cheerios flavors likely led to its discontinuation, despite strong consumer desire for its return.
Fan Response: Many fans were disappointed, with some starting online petitions to bring the flavor back permanently.