Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios, a 2017 flavor featuring whole grain oats with real cocoa and peanut butter, was discontinued by General Mills in mid-2025 due to supply chain issues, ingredient availability, or low demand, alongside Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch and Honey Nut Minis, sparking significant fan disappointment as it was a popular favorite.

Product Description & Appeal:

Flavor Profile: A rich combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors, with whole grain oats providing a wholesome base, notes allrecipes.com and the Cheerios website.

Ingredients: Used real cocoa and peanut butter for its taste.

Consumer Favorite: Quickly gained fans for its balanced flavor, with many considering it the best Cheerios flavor, according to Yahoo.com and People.com.

Discontinuation Details:

When: Confirmed in June 2025 by Good Morning America and NBC Chicago.

Why: General Mills cited reasons like supply chain challenges, ingredient availability, and insufficient consumer demand, according to Good Morning America.