We believe that breakfast is essential to starting your day off right — but it's important that you eat a breakfast that provides wholesome whole grains, filling fiber, and protein instead of empty-calorie added sugars. You need to check those nutrition labels!
Look for breakfast cereals that are 100 percent (or primarily made from) whole grains and meet these healthy criteria per serving:
- No more than 220 calories
- Contain 5 or more grams of fiber
- Have less than 8 grams (2 tsp) of added sugars
- Provide 3 or more grams of protein for enhanced satiety
Here are the healthiest breakfast cereals out there:
Grape-Nuts
This classic cereal contains no added sugars [1]. Thanks to the high fiber and protein counts, it will keep you satisfied for hours.
- Per 1/2 cup serving: 210 calories, 1 g fat (0 g sat fat), 47 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 7 g fiber, 6 g protein
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Kashi GoLean Original
This whole-grain pick is protein-packed [2] and has about half the fiber you need in a day.
- Per 1 1/4 cup serving: 180 calories, 2 g fat (0 g sat fat), 40 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 13 g fiber, 12 g protein
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Nature's Path Optimum Slim Low-Fat Vanilla
These flakes provide a protein- and fiber-rich spoonful [3] with just a hint of sweetness.
- Per 1 cup serving: 200 calories, 2 g fat (0 g sat fat), 40 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 9 g fiber, 9 g protein
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- USDA Certified Organic
Barbara's Better Oats and Honey Granola
One of the highest-protein granolas [4] with the lowest sugar counts.
- Per 2/3 cup serving: 210 calories, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat fat), 38 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 10 g protein
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Alpen No Sugar Added Muesli
Most muesli cereals are chock-full of sugar, but this one [5] is pure whole grain oats, wheat flakes, raisins, hazelnuts and almonds.
- Per 2/3 cup serving: 210 calories, 1 g fat (0 g sat fat), 40 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein