10 Of The Best Healthy Cereals To Eat For Breakfast Right Now
These 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.

July 30, 2022

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“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 and can be served with milk, nut milk, yoghurt for extra protein and calcium, or simply serve the oat-based cereals with water.

1/ Simpy 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-friendy 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.

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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 variant and you’ll be hard-pressed to pick a favourite.

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4/ Earthshine Raw Luxury Gluten Free Muesli

This delicious breakfast blend is made with buckwheat, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit and nuts. Serve it with milk or top a papaya with yoghurt and this granola. Yum!

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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, honey or cacao nibs to boost your brekkie.

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6/ Jungle Plus Multi-Grain Cereal

This is a quick, convenient and delicious breakfast packed with all the good stuff: oats, maize and rice, enriched with 19 amino acids, 8 vitamins and essential minerals. YUM!

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7/ Wholesome Earth Gluten Free Corn Flakes

Big fan of cornflakes? Or maybe your family is? These Hearty Earth corn flakes contain no wheat, sugar or soya. Plus, unlike many ordinary cereals on the market, they’re free of chemical colourants and sugary artificial flavouring.

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8/ Woolworths Oats & Ancient Grain Flakes

These tasty flakes are super high in fibre, and contain mixed super grains like oats, millet and quinoa. Serve with hot or cold milk or add it to yoghurt and fresh fruit.

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9/ Woolworths Raw Goji Berry & Beetroot Granola

Super crunch! This raw granola is packed with certified organic ingredients and 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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