Cereal is a go-to food for breakfast and daytime snacking. If you’re addicted to Reese’s Puffs, Cookie Crisp, or any of those sugary cereals you enjoyed as a kid, you’re in luck. You can still enjoy cereals similar to your favorite childhood snacks with less sugar and some added protein and fiber. Rev up your grocery list with these cereal swaps.
If you like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, try Kellogg’s Fiber Plus Antioxidants Cinnamon Oat Crunch. It tastes even better and has 8 more grams of fiber than Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
(Old) Cinnamon Toast Crunch:
Serving Size- ¾ cup
Calories- 130
Dietary Fiber- 1g
Sugars- 10g
Protein- 1g
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(New) Cinnamon Oat Crunch:
Serving Size- ¾ cup
Calories- 110
Dietary Fiber- 9g
Sugars- 7g
Protein- 3g
If you like Reese’s Puffs, try Barbara’s Peanut Butter Puffins. This cereal can be found in the organic section of the grocery store (Look for it in Kroger, it tends to be on sale a lot). This cereal is so good (and good for you). Chances are you won’t be able to stop eating it…
(Old) Reese’s Puffs:
Serving Size- ¾ cup
Calories- 130
Dietary Fiber- 1.2g
Sugars- 12g
Protein- 2g
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(New) Peanut Butter Puffins:
Serving Size- ¾ cup
Calories- 110
Dietary Fiber- 2g
Sugars- 6g
Protein- 3g
If you like Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted, Try Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal. Although Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oats contains more calories and sugar than Honey Bunches of Oats, it is still a better option. It contains fiber and protein, which will help keep you satisfied for a longer period of time. Also, pay attention to the serving size. Heart to Heart is 1 cup whereas Honey Bunches of Oats is ¾ cups.
(Old) Honey Bunches of Oats:
Serving Size- ¾ cup
Calories- 120
Dietary Fiber- 2g
Sugars- 6g
Protein- 2g
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(New) Kashi Heart to Heart:
Serving Size- 1 cup
Calories- 140
Dietary Fiber- 5g
Sugars- 7g
Protein- 5g
If you like Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, try Kashi Good Friends Cinna-Raisin (Kellogg’s Raisin Bran has 17g of sugar… that’s more than most of the sugary leading kid’s cereals at the supermarket!).
(Old) Kellogg’s Raisin Bran:
Serving Size- 1 cup
Calories- 190
Dietary Fiber- 7g
Sugars- 17g
Protein- 5g
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(New) Kashi Good Friends:
Serving Size- 1 cup
Calories- 160
Dietary Fiber- 8g
Sugars- 13g
Protein- 4g