Five Favs - Cereal

Cereal should taste good, do good, and actually make you feel good (radical, we know). That’s why we’re diving spoon-first into five bold, crunchy, flavor-packed options from Love Grown, a brand that ditches the junk and keeps it real with better ingredients and big taste. At Hive Brands, we don’t do boring breakfasts, and we definitely don’t do compromise. These cereals are here to prove you can have it all: flavor, nutrition, and a conscience.

We’re putting Chocostars, Cinnastars, Power O’s, Chocolate Power O’s, and Truly Fruity to the test, and not just for flavor (though don’t worry, we care about that too), but for what really matters to us at Hive Brands: ingredient integrity, nutritional quality, and eco-conscious packaging. These aren’t just cereals; they’re Love Grown’s take on what breakfast should look like when you actually care about your body and the planet. We’re breaking it all down so you can choose your favorite with confidence... and maybe feel a little smug about it, too.

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The Picks

A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula

The front of Serenity Kids A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula

🌿 Regenerative agriculture – Ingredients come from farms focused on soil health, water conservation, and reduced overgrazing.

🌿 Tested for purity – Certified by the Clean Label Project™ and tested for heavy metals, allergens, pesticides, and mycotoxins.

🌿 Ingredient integrity – 100% free from Hive’s banned and watch list ingredients.

🌿 Low-impact production – Solar-powered facilities and pouches that require 9x less fuel to ship than jars.

🌿 Farm advocacy – Donates 1% of profits to the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund to protect small farmers’ rights.

Apple + Sweet Potato + Beet Organic, Biodynamic® Baby Food - Box of 6

Picture of White Leaf Provisions Apple + Sweet Potato + Beet Organic, Biodynamic® Baby Food - Box of 6

🌿 Biodynamic & organic ingredients – Sourced from certified Biodynamic® farms that support soil and plant health and may reduce heavy metal uptake.

🌿 Purity-first testing – Every batch is tested for heavy metals and contaminants, and suppliers test ingredients as well.

🌿 Ingredient integrity – Free from everything on Hive’s No Good, Dirty Rotten list.

🌿 Regenerative practices – No-till farming and cover cropping that help reverse erosion and climate damage.

🌿 Safe, thoughtful packaging – BPA-, BPS-, BPF-, and phthalate-free.

🌿 Mission-driven partnerships – Collaborates with The Biodynamic Association, Kiss the Ground, and The Climate Collaborative to promote regenerative agriculture.

Our Top Pick

The front of Serenity Kids A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula

Serenity Kids

Serenity Kids goes above and beyond to deliver clean, nutrient-dense baby food with integrity. As a Clean Label Project™ partner, they rigorously test for heavy metals, pesticides, allergens, and more — far exceeding FDA and Prop 65 standards.

Their ingredients come from regenerative farms, their facility is solar-powered, and their lightweight pouches use 9x less fuel than glass jars. They also give back, donating 1% of profits to protect small farmers.

For safety, sustainability, and real impact, Serenity Kids earns our top pick.