Healthiest Breakfast Cereals

It seems a lot of people are skipping breakfast these days.  Everyone is always in a hurry to get out the door in the morning, that they decide to just skip it.  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  If you skip out on breakfast, you are setting yourself up to eat more later in the day. 

Breakfast cereals have become a go to for a quick breakfast.  There is no preparation involved and cereal can be eaten rather quickly.  But, if you are eating sugar laden cereals, you are not doing yourself any good.  Cereal can be a very healthy breakfast, if you choose the right ones.  Here are the healthiest breakfast cereals that are also very tasty.

Kashi Honey Sunshine-Little whole grain corn pillows with a touch of honey; 6 grams of fiber; no artifical sweeteners flavors or preservatives

Kashi Cinnamon Harvest-Organic whole wheat biscuits with organic cinnamon; 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein; only 4 organic ingredients in this cereal

Fiber One Honey Clusters-Great for those that like something a little more sweetened; sucralose is added; 13 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, 6 grams of sugar

Kashi Heart to Heart Oat Flakes & Wild Blueberries-Oat flakes with crunch oat clusters, and wild blueberries; 6 natural antioxidants such as green tea and grape seed extract; 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein; 100% daily value of B vitamins and folic acid

Barbara’s Puffins Peanut Butter-For the peanut butter lover; Kosher, wheat and dairy free; natural peanut butter puff pillows; only 2 grams of fiber, but all natural ingredients and great for a change from the usual cereal

Cheerios-Family favorite for years; made from whole grains; no artificial colors or flavors; 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, good source of folic acid

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats-8 layers of crunchy whole grain wheat with light frosting; 6 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein; does contain added sugar and high fructose corn syrup, but a great alternative for kids and those that need something sweeter

Breakfast cereals can be healthy and tasty.  Try one of these today instead of running out the door without breakfast.  Just remember to top the cereal with skim milk!