The 8 Best Healthy Cereals of 2020, According to a Dietitian

With no sugar, 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per half cup serving, Food For Like Ezekiel 4:9 Organic Sprouted Grain Cereal is the best option on the market. It’s made with sprouted whole grains, which have less starch and are easier to digest than regular grains. Sprouting grains may also break down phytic acid which decreases the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body, so sprouted grains may have more available nutrients Made with barley, lentils, soybeans, spelt, wheat and millet, this non-GMO and organic cereal is a high-fiber, protein-packed option that will keep digestion on track and fill you up for hours.

Another great option for anyone looking to stay full after breakfast is Kashi GOLEAN original cereal. With 12 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber, this cereal will keep you feeling full all morning long. It’s a lightly sweetened mix of crunchy fiber twigs, crispy soy protein grahams, and honey-toasted seven whole grains and sesame puffs.

This tried-and-true cereal is still a healthy and convenient favorite, especially for a quick, hot breakfast on cold winter mornings. Fans of Quaker Instant Oatmeal love its perfect consistency and great flavor. Made from only 100% natural and whole grain oats, it’s just 100 calories and 2 grams of fat per serving. You can add your favorite toppings such as cinnamon or dried fruit for more flavor or to make a heartier meal out of it.

Barbara's Bakery Puffins Cereal in the original flavor offers lots of fiber and vitamin c, all packed into deliciously crunchy puffs. The Puffins cereal only has 5 grams of sugar. It also contains 2 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. What's more, a portion of the profits from each box sold goes to the Puffin Project, an organization that focuses on protecting wild puffins.

If you want a more flavored option, Barbara's also makes this puffed cereal in cinnamon and honey rice flavors.

This cereal is chock full of superfood ingredients like chia seeds, buckwheat, and hemp, making it an ultra-healthy option as far as cereals go. if you have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease and can't eat gluten, this Nature's Path cereal is a great gluten-free option.

It is also vegan and kosher so it meets a variety of lifestyles and dietary restrictions. Reviewers say this cereal makes them feel full and satiated after they eat it, without giving off the sluggish effect other cereals do.

When promoting a kid-friendly cereal, consider a whole grain organic cereal, such as Cascadian Farms O's. Not only are they crunchy to chew and great by themselves or with your milk of choice they also have only 1 gram of sugar and 4 grams of fiber.

 If you're really cutting down on your sugar intake, a cereal with zero sugar is the way to go. You can still enjoy a satisfying, easy-to-make breakfast without consuming more than your daily recommended amount of the sweet stuff.

The Kashi 7 Whole Grain Puffs cereal also contains 1 gram of fiber and 5 grams of protein to keep you satiated until your next meal. There are also 39 grams of whole grains per serving and the cereal is free of GMOs, soy, and sodium.