"Look for options with at least 3 grams of fiber and 3 to 4 grams of protein," McGrane says. "I'd also steer clear of any cereals that contain partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial flavoring and coloring."
Best weetabix alternative: Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks. Best golden syrup-flavoured porridge: Quaker Oats So Simple Golden Syrup Porridge. Best special k-style cereal: ASDA Special Flakes Cereal. Best fruit & nut muesli: Lizi's Super Muesli Glow.
Weet-Bix is a good source of B vitamins including B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin) for energy, as part of a balanced diet. Weet-Bix is high in folate! This B vitamin helps support healthy blood cells and immune system, fights fatigue and maintains a healthy mind, in combination with a balanced diet.
Source of nutrients: Special K cereal is a good source of vitamins A and D and an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and vitamins B12 and B6, and can be consumed as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Oatmeal is one of those cereals that you really can't go wrong with – it's high in fiber, has protein, is always going to be the best sugar free cereal and least processed cereal option, and is super filling. Nutritional Info: 1/3 cup uncooked has 140 calories, 4 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, and 6 grams protein.
Kellogg's is the biggest cereal maker in Australia, with an estimated one-third market share. Its brands include Corn Flakes, Crunchy Nut, All-Bran, Sultana Bran, Rice Bubbles, Special K and Coco Pops. Liz Pluimers and Shannon Eckstein of the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman and Ironman series.
Weetabix is fortified with certain vitamins and minerals and if eaten to excess, then you could be taking in too much of these nutrients. We would recommend that an adult eats no more than four (4) Weetabix biscuits per day.
At Healthy Food Guide, we have no problem with people – children and adults alike – eating Weet-Bix as part of a balanced diet. As breakfast cereals go, Weet-Bix is low in sugars, sodium and saturated fat, while being high in fibre. To make a balanced breakfast, we'd recommend adding skim/trim milk.
A healthy, low-fat cereal, Apple Jacks is a good source of fiber, provides 11 grams of whole grain, and is an excellent source of 8 vitamins and minerals. A travel-ready food, Apple Jacks are an ideal companion for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and busy, on-the-go moments.
The healthiest cereal is going to be a fiber-heavy, fortified cereal made with whole grains. Here's the good news – you don't need to break the bank to get a nutritionally-dense, healthy cereal option. In fact, many pricey organic cereals are not fortified.
Pack a bowl with cooked whole grains (like farro, quinoa, rice, barley), roasted vegetables, greens, legumes. Top the grain bowl with an egg or some shredded chicken if you want and you're good to go.
Can I use oats instead of Weetabix? You can, however, you may need less or more milk depending on what variety of oats you use, such as rolled or quick oats. Make sure the oats are soaked in the milk, it's generally 1:1 oats to milk. Example: ½ cup oats and ½ cup milk.
