These Are the Healthiest Cereals You Can Buy

Published on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:45 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

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. 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 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 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 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 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