“These [healthy] cereals are all a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre and B-vitamins — and are lower in both sodium and added sugar with very little unhealthy fat. They are not overly heavy in calories and will provide nutritious energy to kick-start your day,” says dietician Celeste Naudé.
Most of these healthy cereals are vegan. Serve them with milk, nut milk or yoghurt for extra protein and calcium. Or simply serve the oat-based cereals with water.
1/ Simply Granola Peanut Butter Lover
Packed with the power of peanuts, Simply Granola’s Peanut Butter Lover Granola is dangerously good! Plus, we know we ‘shouldn’t judge a book by its cover’ but the packaging is super cute! This cereal comes in three other equally delicious flavours: The Classic, Oh My Cocoa and Let’s Get Figgy.
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2/ Mojo Me O’Mega Crunch Instant Breakfast
This vegan-friendly breakfast is the perfect quick start for those looking for a high-fibre brekkie while following a gluten-free and low-fat diet. It’s made from a host of good-for-you ingredients like almonds, flaxseeds and coconut.
3/ Wazoogles Supernatural Oats Pot in Cinnamon Banana Bread
These are a true superfood sensation! The cinnamon banana bread flavour is delicious and you’ll feel like you’re eating a real treat for breakfast. These oats are packed with vegan protein and sun-dried bananas, sultanas and chia seeds. The supernatural oats come in four other flavour variants and you’ll be hard-pressed to pick a favourite.
4/ Earthshine Raw Luxury Gluten-Free Muesli
Made with buckwheat, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit and nuts, this is a delicious breakfast blend. Serve it with milk or top a papaya with yoghurt and this granola. Yum!
5/ Health Connection Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
Want to keep it simple? These rolled oats are high in fibre, vitamins and minerals as well as other essential building blocks for a healthy body and mind. You can use them in your own homemade gluten-free muesli, granola, cookies… even waffles! Add toppings like banana, raw nuts, chia seeds, nut butter (here’s an amazing recipe), honey or cacao nibs to boost your healthy cereals.
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7/ Wholesome Earth Gluten-Free Corn Flakes
Big fan of cornflakes? Or maybe your family is? These Hearty Earth cornflakes contain no wheat, sugar or soya. Plus, unlike many ordinary cereals on the market, they’re free of chemical colourants and sugary artificial flavouring.
9/ Woolworths Raw Goji Berry & Beetroot Granola
Super crunch! This raw granola is packed with certified organic ingredients and has zero refined sugar.
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10/ Simple Truth Crushed Wholewheat Flakes
Boost your day with our crushed wholewheat flakes which are high in vitamin B, fibre and a source of iron with 30% less sugar. They’re budget-friendly too!
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