Starting your morning off right is incredibly important. That’s why breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Sometimes eating healthy isn’t easy, maybe it’s the bland taste of some of the healthier breakfast option. But there are healthy cereals that don’t taste bad and make the morning more enjoyable. These healthy cereals use 100% whole grain and contain a combination of protein and fiber to fuel you for the rest of your day.
Post Great Grains Crunchy Pecan Cereal
This cereal option combines multigrain clusters, multigrain flakes, and pecans. These high quality ingredients make for a perfect and tasty way to start your day!
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving
210 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 8g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g protein, 150mg sodium
Bear Naked Granola
This breakfast option can either be consumed as cereal or as a topping on yogurt. Either way, it’s high in protein and a little goes a long way.
*Nutritional Facts Per 1/4 Cup Serving: *
140 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 6g sugar, 3g fiber, 6g protein, 30mg sodium
Mini Wheats Little Bites
Mini wheats little bites have just enough sugar to make for a sweet treat in the morning, without it being incredibly unhealthy. It’s also packed with fiber and protein.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
200 cal, 0g sat fat, 11g sugar, 5g protein, 6g fiber, 0mg sodium
Unfrosted Mini Wheats
If you take the frosting off of the mini wheats, they become quite the healthy meal. You can sprinkle brown sugar or cinnamon on top to settle any sweet craving; If you’re easing into it, combine the unfrosted mini wheats with the little bites.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
190 cal, 0g sat fat, 0g sugar, 6g protein, 8g fiber, 0mg sodium
Bob’s Red Mill Classic Gluten-Free Oatmeal
Already in a perfect to-go cup, Bob’s Red Mill Classic is gluten-free! It’s made with gluten-free rolled oats, flaxseeds, and chia seeds with a pinch of sea salt. Add your own choice of fruits for a sweet taste.
*Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving: *
210cal, 1g sat fat, 1g sugar, 7g fiber, 7g protein, 160mg sodium
Quaker Cinnamon Oatmeal Squares
If you’re not a big hot-oatmeal person, this is a great alternative. No need to add your own cinnamon or brown sugar to this batch. These oatmeal squares are delicious!
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
210 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 9g sugar, 6g protein, 5g fiber, 190mg sodium
Cascadian Farms Multigrain Squares
The classic rice-and-corn cereal gets an upgrade through this delicious multigrain version. Add in some fruit for a natural sweetener and to make your morning even more nutritious.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
210 cal, 0g sat fat, 7g sugar, 4g fiber, 5g protein, 190mg sodium
Bob’s Red Mill Crunchy Coconut Granola
Not only is this granola packed with nutrients, it also duals as great topping for yogurt or even a plain midday snack. It’s made with whole grain oats, toasted coconut, and sesame seeds.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
210 cal, 2g sat fat, 8g sugar, 5g protein, 3g fiber, 0mg sodium
Cascadian Farms Organic Hearty Morning Fiber Cereal
Whole wheat flakes, granola clusters, and crunchy bran combine to fill you up on protein and fiber. It’s available online and in stores.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
170 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 8g sugar, 8g fiber, 4g protein, 135mg sodium
Love Grown Oats Original Power O’s
Don’t worry, even though these crunchy puffs are made from navy, lentil, and garbanzo beans, they taste far from bean-y. And there’s no added sugar!
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
130 cal, 0g sat fat, 2g sugar, 6g protein, 4g fiber, 100mg sodium
Barbara’s Cinnamon Puffins
Give in to you childhood cravings, without feeling guilty, with Barbara’s Cinnamon Puffins. This brand is low calorie and high fiber and makes for a great midday snack.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
90cal, 0g sat fat, 5g sugar, 2g protein, 5g fiber, 190mg sodium
Nature’s Path Maple Pecan Crunch Cereal
This breakfast choice has real maple syrup, which make it quite an indulging option. However, this cereal also includes 23 grams of grains and delicious nutrients.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
20cal, 1g sat fat, 10g sugar, 6g protein, 5g fiber, 190mg sodium
Nature’s Path Q’ia Superflakes in Honey Chia
Chia seeds may be small but they are filled with a lot of nutrients. They also are very little calories! The coconut chia combination not only leaves you satisfied, but filled with nutrients as well.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
220cal, 0g sat fat, 6g sugar, 7g fiber, 5g protein, 70mg sodium
Kashi GOLEAN Cinnamon Crisp Cereal
This cinnamon crisp cereal is high in protein. It’s also made with whole grain and satisfies your sweet tooth, while also supplying the right nutrients.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
180 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 9g sugar, 9g fiber, 11g protein, 125mg sodium
KIND Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters
This brand carries a multitude of healthy products, but you probably know them for their granola bars. KIND peanut butter whole grain clusters meet a third of your daily whole grain requirements. They also make for a great yogurt topping!
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
210 cal, 1g sat fat, 8g sugar, 3g fiber, 10g protein, 55mg sodium
Cheerios
The cereal that’s perfect for children and adults. Regular cheerios are made with 100% whole grain oats and they help lower your cholesterol.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
100 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 1g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g protein 140mg sodium
Barbara’s Peanut Butter Puffins
This fun twist to a healthy breakfast consists of crunchy and not overly sweetened whole-grain oat and corn pillows that are topped with peanut butter. Feel free to add nuts or seeds and a handful of berries to the bowl to make for a more well-rounded meal.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
110 calories, 0.5g fat, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 3 g protein, 230mg sodium
Fiber One
The name says it all. Fiber one has breakfast bars available as well, but this cereal is a great source of nutrients. Pairs excellently with fruit to add some natural sweetness to your morning.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
60 cal, 0g sat fat, 0g sugar, 14g fiber, 2g protein, 110mg sodium
Oats Overnight Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana
Adding milk to this pre-packaged serving of chocolate peanut butter banana goodness makes for a quick and easy breakfast you can take with you anywhere. This overnight oats pack is a mix of chia, oats, flax seeds, and whey protein.
*Nutritional Facts Per Pack: *
310 cal, 1.5g sat fat, 5g sugar, 8g fiber, 26g protein, 160mg sodium
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
Quaker Oats provides its consumers with fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and it’s a hot breakfast in minutes. You can add fruit and even brown sugar to your oatmeal to help add some more flavor, but it’s pretty good on its own as well.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
150 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 1g sugar, 4g fiber, 5g protein, 0g sodium
Uncle Sam Cereal
Uncle Sam packs a punch, a healthy one at that. This whole-wheat berry flake cereal is packed with nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids. The berry taste adds a naturally sweet taste to this breakfast option.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
40 cal, 0.5g sat fat, 1g sugar, 10g fiber, 7g protein, 135mg sodium
Alpen Cereal
This cereal is certainly reaching new heights with raisins, roasted hazelnuts, and sliced almonds. Alpen cereal is a great source of fiber and it’s low in sodium This is a great start to any day.
Nutritional Facts Per 1 Serving:
210 cal, 0g sat fat, 8g sugar, 6g fiber, 7g protein, 20mg sodium
