The 15 Healthiest Cereals With Protein And Fiber According To A Dietitian

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      National Academies of Sciences: "Macronutrients"
    
      Generalmills.com: "Kix"
    
      Barbaras.com: "Multigrain Puffins"
    
      Foodforlife.com: "Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal"
    
      Generealmills.com: "Fiber One"
    
      Postconsumerbrands.com: "Grape-Nuts"
    
      Naturespath.com: "Qi'a Cocoas Coconut Superflakes"
    
      Generalmills.com: "Cheerios"
    
      Allbran.com: "All-Bran"
    
      Quakeroats.com: "Quick 1-Minute Oats"
    
      threesisterscereal.com: "Uncle Sam Original Wheat Berry Flakes"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Healthy Breakfast: Quick, Flexible Options"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Fiber"
    
      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Zinc in diet"
    
      U.S. Department of Agriculture: "2020 - 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans"
    
      Forager: "Cinnamon Gluten-Free Cereal"
    
      Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Protein"
    
      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Folic acid"
    
      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Iron"
    
      American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: "Closing America's Fiber Intake Gap"
    
      LOVE GROWN: "Chocolate Power O's"
    
      Arrowhead Mills: "Organic Spelt Flakes"
    
      Nature's Path: "Flax Plus Multibran Flakes"
    
      Kashi: "Kashi Simply Raisin Whole Wheat Biscuit"
    
      American Diabetes Association: "Get to Know Carbs"
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Extra protein at breakfast helps control hunger"
    
      Mom's Best Cereals: "Toasted Wheatfuls Cereal"
    
      Whole Grains Council: Whole Grains Guidelines Worldwide
    
      Consumer Reports: Better cereal choices for kids?
    




Start your day or end your night with these better-for-you boxes.

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These fiber-filled flakes make for a healthy parfait topped with fresh fruit for sweetness.

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Top your bowl of oats with a fried egg, chives and spices for a savory twist.

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The coconut-chocolate combo lends it that candy-bar feel sans all the sugar.

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Grape-Nuts, a childhood classic, are still a smart addition to your weekly routine.

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Level up your cereal game by adding this protein- and fiber-packed box to your pantry.

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Instead of grains, this box goes for chickpeas and pea protein for its base.

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Another childhood favorite, Puffins cereal brings back all the sweet nostalgia without too much sugar.

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Lightly sweetened and dusted with cinnamon, Forager's cereal makes for a delicious breakfast or snack.

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Make sure to watch your added sugars the rest of the day as this pick contains 8 grams.

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This pick, as its name suggests, has an astounding amount of fiber but you'll want to enjoy it with milk for added protein.

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With 7 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein, this pick will keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer.

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Let these O's soak in the bowl for a bit for chocolate milk.

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Pair these flakes with your go-to probiotic yogurt for a protein-rich breakfast.

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The 7 grams of fiber in each bowl will help keep your gut regular.

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Let this hearty cereal soak in milk for a minute or two before digging in.

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You can boost your protein intake first thing in the morning by adding a cup of milk to your cereal. You can also add granola and wheat germ to your cereal to up the protein.

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      National Academies of Sciences: "Macronutrients"
    
      Generalmills.com: "Kix"
    
      Barbaras.com: "Multigrain Puffins"
    
      Foodforlife.com: "Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal"
    
      Generealmills.com: "Fiber One"
    
      Postconsumerbrands.com: "Grape-Nuts"
    
      Naturespath.com: "Qi'a Cocoas Coconut Superflakes"
    
      Generalmills.com: "Cheerios"
    
      Allbran.com: "All-Bran"
    
      Quakeroats.com: "Quick 1-Minute Oats"
    
      threesisterscereal.com: "Uncle Sam Original Wheat Berry Flakes"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Healthy Breakfast: Quick, Flexible Options"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Fiber"
    
      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Zinc in diet"
    
      U.S. Department of Agriculture: "2020 - 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans"
    
      Forager: "Cinnamon Gluten-Free Cereal"
    
      Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: "Protein"
    
      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Folic acid"
    
      U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Iron"
    
      American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: "Closing America's Fiber Intake Gap"
    
      LOVE GROWN: "Chocolate Power O's"
    
      Arrowhead Mills: "Organic Spelt Flakes"
    
      Nature's Path: "Flax Plus Multibran Flakes"
    
      Kashi: "Kashi Simply Raisin Whole Wheat Biscuit"
    
      American Diabetes Association: "Get to Know Carbs"
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: "Extra protein at breakfast helps control hunger"
    
      Mom's Best Cereals: "Toasted Wheatfuls Cereal"
    
      Whole Grains Council: Whole Grains Guidelines Worldwide
    
      Consumer Reports: Better cereal choices for kids?