Healthiest Breakfast Cereals

Three Wishes is one of the tastiest high-protein cereals I’ve found. It’s also one of my top picks for the best healthy cereals because it has almost everything you’d want in a good-for-you cereal brand.

It’s grain-free, vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and paleo-friendly! It’s low in carbs and high in protein and fiber. This healthy cereal comes in 6 flavors (Cinnamon, Honey, Unsweetened, Cocoa, Fruity, and Frosted) giving you something for everyone!

Ingredients: The unsweetened option has just 4 simple ingredients: chickpeas, tapioca, pea protein, and salt. The flavored versions will have these ingredients plus: cane sugar, monk fruit, and natural flavors.

Nutritional Info: 3/4 cup has 120-130 calories, 3 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar (the flavored versions have only 3 grams of sugar), and 8 grams of protein.

Price: (Varies) $7.75 for an 8.6oz box (subscribe & save on Amazon), or $6.64 for an 8.6 ounce box at Thrive Market. Also available in most grocery stores.

Seven Sundays as a brand overall is definitely one of the healthiest cereal for adults and kids! They are 100% grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, whole food based, low-sugar, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian friendly. With a super clean ingredients list like cassava and sunflower protein as the first two ingredients, their cereal is one of the healthiest choices you can make!

They come in 4 flavors – cinnamon, berry, chocolate, and maple. I personally love the cocoa and maple flavors the best, and I eat them daily.  

Ingredients: Cassava, Sunflower Protein, Dates, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Sugar, Coconut Oil, Vanilla Extract, Sea Salt

Nutritional Info: 1 cup has 170 calories, 3 grams fiber, 5 grams sugar (1 gram added sugar), and 5 grams protein.

Price: (Varies) $10.85 for an 8 ounce bag at Amazon, $8.69 for an 8 ounce bag at Whole Foods, $6.93 for an 8 ounce bag at Thrive Market. Also found in many grocery stores.

I love all of Seven Sundays cereal varieties, and this particular one is a great, healthier alternative to Honey Nut Cheerios. It tastes delicious and also comes in 3 other flavors (Maple Cinnamon, Super Fruity, and Chocolate Sea Salt).  

What I especially appreciate about Seven Sundays cereal is that it’s made from upcycled oat protein (from oat milk production), and other gluten-free flours like cassava and corn. It’s non-GMO, has no refined sugar, and has no artificial flavors. This is one of the best oat cereal brands because it’s perfectly sweet, crunchy, and packed with whole grains.

Ingredients: Upcycled Oat protein, Upcycled Non-GMO Corn, Cassava Starch, Wildflower Honey, Coconut Oil, Sea Salt.

Nutritional Info: 1 cup has 150 calories, 3 grams fiber, 7 grams sugar, and 5 grams protein.

Price: (Varies) $9 for an 8 ounce package on Amazon (using subscribe & save), or $6.93 at Thrive Market. Also found in many grocery stores.

Awsumsnacks is the newest healthy cereal I’ve tried. I came across it when I was searching for a gluten-free, low sugar cereal option, and I was so excited when I found this! Their plain Supercereal is made exclusively with 100% Royal quinoa seeds, a nutrient-packed grain that’s high in protein, fiber, and contains all 9 essential amino acids.

They come in 3 flavors – cocoa, cinnamon and plain. I personally like the plain one the best because I just mix it with other cereals and it makes my breakfast more nutrient dense, while taking on the flavors of whatever I mix it with.

Ingredients: Organic quinoa seeds.

Nutritional Info: 1.5 cups has 100 calories, 2 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, and 4 grams protein.

Price: $7.28 for a 6 ounce package on Amazon. 

Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts to enjoy in the morning. And the great thing about oats is that you don’t have to have them warm — you can make overnight oats and enjoy them cold, just like you would with muesli in the morning!

Organic rolled oats are a lower glycemic option in comparison to their instant oat counterparts – which is beneficial in stabilizing blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Oats are one of the best healthy cereals to eat, because they are packed with nutrition and are rich in B vitamins, have a high fiber content, and host of essential minerals.

One Degree Foods is my favorite brand for rolled oats, because not only are they organic and non-GMO, their oats are sprouted which provides additional health benefits! Sprouted grains have more available vitamins & minerals than regular grains, less starch, and are easier to digest. These oats are also high in fiber and have some protein too!

Oats will always be my go-to for the best sugar-free cereal and least processed cereal option. 

Ingredients: Organic sprouted rolled oats

Nutritional Info: 1/3 cup uncooked has 140 calories, 4 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, and 6 grams protein.

Price: $8.24 for a 24oz package on Amazon, or $7.59 for a 24 ounce package at Thrive Market.

These are my favorite non-sprouted organic rolled oats, and I also love them because Nature’s Path is a brand that you can find in just about any grocery store, making it more available than One Degree Foods.

The first and only ingredient on the nutrition label for this healthy cereal brand is organic rolled oats. I love to top these whole-grain oats with sliced bananas, a handful of berries, or a drizzle of peanut butter for a filling and complete meal!

Ingredients: Organic whole grain rolled oats

Nutritional Info: 1 cup of cooked rolled oats has 150 calories, 3 g fat, 27 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 0-1 g sugar, and 5 g protein.

Price: $3.72 for an 18oz package on Amazon, also available in most grocery stores.

I absolutely love Lovebird cereal! They are made with super clean ingredients, nothing artificial and are 100% USDA organic, non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, whole30, refined-sugar-free and common allergen friendly. Their primary ingredient is cassava, which is a sustainable root vegetable, a good source of prebiotic fiber, and high in resistant starch to help control blood sugar.

They come in 4 flavors: honey, cinnamon, cacao and unsweetened. This cereal tastes great, my kids love it, and I’ll use it as cereal, as a topping for oatmeal or smoothie bowls, in trail mix, or just as a snack on it’s own!

Ingredients: Organic cassava flour, organic coconut flour, organic coconut oil, sea salt (for the unsweetened, plain variety). Note — the different flavors will also include spices like cinnamon, organic coconut sugar and organic honey.

Nutritional Info: 3/4 cup has 100 calories, 4 grams fiber, 2-6 grams sugar depending on the flavor, 2 grams protein

Price: (Varies) $9.99 for a 7 ounce box on Amazon, $8.99 for a 7 ounce box at Thrive Market, and also available at some Costco locations and other grocery stores.

Catalina Crunch’s cereal is a good option for anyone looking for a high-protein gluten-free cereal. It’s non-GMO, some of the ingredients are also organic, it’s gluten-free, vegan, keto-friendly, low-carb, and made from pea protein!

I love eating this as a healthy snack, mixing it with other cereals, or adding it to trail mix. It’s super versatile and I also use it as an easy way to get more vegan-friendly protein into my diet!

This cereal is 100% sugar-free, and is sweetened with monk fruit, which means it tastes great without spiking your blood sugar.

It comes in 8 different flavors and I’ve noticed that they keep releasing new flavors, so you’re guaranteed to get variety with this cereal! I’ve tried all of their flavors and I personally like the Cinnamon Toast one the best.

Ingredients: Catalina Flour (Organic Pea Protein, Potato Fiber, Non-gmo Corn Fiber, Chicory Fiber, Acacia Fiber, Guar Gum, Turmeric), Tapioca, Catalina Oil (Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Avocado Oil), Baking Powder, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E, Monk Fruit, Cinnamon

Nutritional Info: 0.5 cups has 110 calories, 9 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, and 11 grams protein.

Price: (Varies) $5.99 for a 8 ounce package on Amazon with subscribe & save. Also available in many grocery stores.

This Nature’s Path cereal has just one ingredient – organic whole-grain Kamut Khorasan wheat. Free from artificial flavors, preservatives, and colors, it is certified USDA organic, vegan, and non-GMO.

I used it as a substitute for rice krispies since it’s more nutritious and has a cleaner ingredients list. It’s one of the lowest calorie cereals that you can’t really go wrong with!

Ingredients: Organic whole grain kamut khorasan wheat

Nutritional Info: 1 cup has 50 calories, 2 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, and 2 grams protein.

Price: $3.41 for a 6oz bag.

I love this cereal as a great alternative to corn flakes or bran flakes! It’s the healthiest bran cereal option I’ve found that’s widely available in grocery stores. These flax-based flakes are hearty, filling, and packed with healthy fats thanks to the omega-3-rich flaxseeds. This cereal is organic, Non-GMO, vegan, kosher, and very slightly sweet.

Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Wheat Bran, Evaporated Cane Juice, Flax, Oat Bran, Barley Malt Extract, Sea Salt, tocopherols (Natural Vitamin E)

Nutritional Info: 1 cup has 150 calories, 7g fiber, 5g sugar and 5g protein.

Price: $3.79 for a 13.25oz box on Amazon, also found in many grocery stores.

This is my favorite healthy alternative to regular Cheerios! Regular Cheerios are not organic and are high in glyphosate residue (a pesticide).

But Cascadian Farms tastes just like regular Cheerios, and they are made with 100% organic and non-GMO ingredients which means you don’t have to worry about pesticide residue on your cereal! It’s crunchy and mild – and is also great for a toddler/kid finger food or cereal snack.

Ingredients: Whole grain oats, whole grain barley, wheat starch, malted barley extract, sea salt, calcium carbonate, oats, malted barley, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness.

Nutritional Info: 1.5 cups has 140 calories, 4 grams fiber, 1 gram sugar, and 4 grams protein.

Price: $6.49 for a 8.6 ounce box on Amazon, also available in most grocery stores.

This is my top pick among all of the Barbara’s Cereals line, and it is also one of the most popular cereals I’ve found for kids that’s actually healthy! It has simple ingredients, is non-GMO, crispy, and slightly sweet. Enjoy this healthy cold cereal with low-fat milk, or your favorite plant-based milk like unsweetened almond milk or oat milk.

Ingredients: Yellow corn flour, corn bran flour, unsulphured molasses, whole oat flour, expeller pressed high oleic oil (canola and/or sunflower), salt, baking soda, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), natural vitamin e (mixed tocopherols to maintain freshness)

Nutritional Info: 1 cup has 130 calories, 6g fiber, 6g sugar and 3g protein.

Price: (Varies) $6.70 for a 10 ounce box on Amazon, also found in most grocery stores.

I’ve used this healthy whole grain cereal as a great alternative to shredded wheat (especially frosted shredded wheat)! It is non-GMO, has no high fructose corn syrup (frosted shredded wheat does have high fructose corn syrup), is vegan-friendly, and is sweetened with molasses instead of refined sugar.

Ingredients: Whole oat flour (with added oat bran), yellow corn flour (with added corn bran), unsulphured molasses, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, natural vitamin e (mixed tocopherols to maintain freshness), vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

Nutritional Info: 1 cup has 140 calories, 5g fiber, 7g sugar, and 5g protein.

Price: $5.49 for a 14 ounce box on Amazon, price also varies in grocery stores.

This cereal has only 4 ingredients and is non-GMO and vegan. This honestly would be my #1 pick taste-wise for a truly sugar-free cereal, but it’s not organic and it can be pretty bland. I recommend buying this and mixing it with one of the best healthy cereals above (50-50) to bring a little more flavor to your cereal bowl or add it to trail mix!

Ingredients: Whole grain wheat, flaxseed, barley malt, salt.

Nutritional Info: 3/4 cup of this low sugar, high-fiber cereal has 220 calories, 10g fiber, 0g sugar and 8g protein.

Price: $6.12 for a 10 ounce box on Amazon.

I’m always on the lookout for lower sugar granola, because while granola is delicious, most brands are not healthy for you and are super high in sugar and calories! 

But this healthy low sugar cereal from KIND is gluten-free, non-GMO, slightly sweet, and the perfect topping for Greek yogurt or smoothie bowls. A fantastic option for anyone who loves granola but not all of the sugar that they are usually made with! 

Ingredients: Oats, tapioca syrup, brown rice, cane sugar, honey, millet, oat flour, coconut, canola oil, buckwheat, amaranth, molasses, quinoa, brown rice syrup, sea salt, Vitamin E (tocopherols to maintain freshness).

Nutritional Info: 1/3 of a cup has 110 calories, 2g fiber, 5g sugar and 2g protein.

Price: $7.90 for an 11 ounce package on Amazon, also found in many grocery stores.

These crunchy clusters are another one of my top picks for healthy granola! They’re non-GMO, made with whole grain oats and hearty almonds.

This cold low calorie cereal is also a great low-sugar granola – it has 45% less sugar than most leading granola brands!

I’ll add this into smoothies to thicken them up, use it as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt bowls, smoothie bowls, and more. My kids love it too!

Ingredients: Whole grain oats, brown rice syrup, almonds, cane sugar, oat bran, brown rice, ground flax seeds, natural flavors.

Nutritional Info: 1/4 cup has 120 calories, 2g fiber, 3g sugar and 3g protein.

Price: $7.99 for a 12 ounce bag on Amazon, also found in many grocery stores.

This granola is certified USDA organic, non-GMO, and made with a variety of ancient grains including quinoa, amaranth, and chia seeds (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids). It is one of my favorite healthy breakfast cereals, because it’s sweetened with coconut sugar which is a lower glycemic sweetener – so your blood sugar remains more stable when you eat this. This is one of the best healthy cereal brands if you’re looking to get your granola fix.

It comes in over 8 flavors, and all of them taste amazing. My kids love it too!

Ingredients: Organic Gluten-Free Oats, Organic Coconut Palm Sugar, Organic Raw Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Puffed Amaranth, Organic Millet Flakes, Organic Quinoa Flakes, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cinnamon, Salt.

Nutritional Info: 1/3 of a cup has 130 calories, 2g fiber, 7g sugar, 3g protein.

Price: $5.67 for a 12 ounce bag on Amazon, also available in many grocery stores.

Of course, Seven Sundays does it again with one of teh best healthy muesli brands I’ve found on the market today! This cereal is certified gluten-free, non-GMO, and made with wild blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds for more protein. It has  half the sugar and twice the protein when compared to most other brands. I like to enjoy it cold or hot with milk or water, or even use it as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal!

Ingredients: Gluten-free oats, sorghum flakes, buckwheat groats, blueberries (blueberries, apple juice), unsweetened coconut chips (no sulfites), apples, organic honey, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, lemon extract

Nutritional Info: 1/2 cup has 240 calories, 6g fiber, 4g added sugar (7 grams total sugar) and 8g protein.

Price: (Varies) $15 for a 32 ounce bag (equates to $7.50 for a 16 ounce bag) on Amazon, $6.79 at Thrive Market, also available in some grocery stores. 

Ezekiel makes some of the most nutritious cereal – it’s certified USDA organic, made with sprouted live grains, legumes, and seeds, and has absolutely no flour! This is one of the healthier options for boxed cereal. They have a few other flavors (Almond, Golden Flax, etc.) that are equally good for you!

I think this is a great option if you are watching your sugar intake. But just like the Uncle Sam cereal, I’ve thought this was a little on the bland side and works well when paired with another cereal 50-50. The texture of this cereal is also not for everyone – I’ve found it to be quite crunchy! 

Ingredients: Organic Sprouted Whole Wheat, Organic Malted Barley, Organic Sprouted Whole Barley, Organic Sprouted Whole Millet, Organic Sprouted Whole Lentils, Organic Sprouted Whole Soybeans, Organic Sprouted Whole Spelt, Filtered Water, Sea Salt.

Nutritional Info: 1/2 cup has 190 calories, 6g fiber, 0g sugar and 8g protein.

Price: $8.66 for a 16 ounce box on Amazon, also available in most grocery stores.

While dried fruit based cereals may not be the healthiest cold cereals to eat, this particular brand is a great alternative to traditional Kellogg’s Raisin Bran (which has tons of sugar – 18 grams per serving).

The Nature’s Path version on the other hand, is high in fiber and contains healthy fats from the flax seeds. This cereal has only 4.8 grams of added sugar (10.4 grams of total sugar) for each 1-cup serving. Now that’s a raisin bran I can get behind!

Ingredients: Organic whole wheat meal, organic raisins (coated with organic sunflower oil), organic wheat bran, organic cane sugar, organic flax seeds, organic oat bran, organic barley malt extract, sea salt, tocopherols (vitamin E).

Nutritional Info: 168 calories for 1 cup, 7.2 grams fiber, 10.4 grams sugar (only 4.8 grams added sugar) and 5 grams protein. (Note: 1.25 cups has 210 calories, 9 grams fiber, 13 grams sugar / 6 grams added sugar, and 6 grams protein).

Price: $4.33 for a 14 ounce box on Amazon, also available at many grocery stores.