By Mia Owen
Nearly half of Americans eat cereal for breakfast,
and there are a multitude of options to feed your eco-friendly
body and mind. For those overwhelmed by the
choices, Plenty sampled nearly four dozen different
kinds—from flakes to flourless and all organic. Each of
our top picks comes in recycled cardboard boxes, has
250 calories or fewer per serving, contains no more
than 4 grams of fat, and packs in at least 5 grams of
fiber. Here are our super bowls.
BEST FLOURLESS
Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flourless Almond
Has a nutty vanilla flavor, and the crunchy
nuggets make a good swap for higher-fat
granola cereals.
BEST LOW SUGAR
Arrowhead Mills Shredded Wheat Cereal
Made solely
from organic
whole wheat and
natural vitamin E,
it has a pleasing,
familiar taste.
MOST FLAVORFUL
Peace Cereal Essential 10
It boasts 10 grams of fiber
and 8 grams of protein, and
the cardamom, nutmeg,
cinnamon, and rosemary give
it a tasty kick.
BEST OUT OF THE BOX
Barbara’s Bakery Puffins Original
Made from all natural corn, this
crunchy cereal is puffy and sweet.
What’s not to love?
TASTIEST YOGURT TOPPER
Nature’s Path FlaxPlus Pumpkin Raisin Crunch
Pumpkin seeds, raisins, and cinnamon perk
up plainer raisin bran varieties, and flaxseeds deliver
heart-healthy omega-3s.
MOST REMINISCENT OF CHILDHOOD
Health Valley Organic Multigrain Apple Cinnamon Square-ems
Infused with soy protein, this classic flavor combo takes you
back to when mom poured your cereal for you.
HEARTIEST
Cascadian Farm Hearty Morning
The mix of granola nuggets,
sweetened wholewheat
flakes, and bran threads
will satisfy your morning hunger.
LEAST SOGGY
Kashi Autumn Wheat
These lightly sweetend, woven
whole-wheat biscuits won’t
drown in milk while you read
the morning paper.
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