11 Healthy Cereals You Should Be Eating If You Want To Lose Weight (2024)

Let's get really real for a second: if you're on a diet, cereal is tough. Especially when you consider that most cereals tend to pack waaaay more in the way of ingredients than the picture on the box lets on. We did the legwork for you and found these 11 cereals that aren't just great, they're great for you (diet or not).

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Carrying an unbelievable 10g of protein in a 3/4 cup portion, thislow-calorie, low-sugar cereal knocks it out of the park in thediet-friendly foods category. Top it with strawberries for an extra bitof sweetness!

Kashi's always been a leader in the heart healthy foods category, and their GoLean Crunch is no exception. Real honey, flax seed, and a sprinkling of almond slivers make this cereal great for you and great in flavor. Its real win is its fiber, though: 8 whole grams, in addition to 9 grams of protein. Plus, who doesn't love that nice Kashi crunch?

If you're counting calories, Cheerios protein are probably gonna be your jam. They're super low in calories (just over a hundred calories per serving), pack an *amazing* 11 grams of protein when served with milk, are insanely low in cholesterol, and are even safe enough for kiddos. Judging by that standard, they're probably good enough for you, too.

This cereal is protein-packed (The clusters carry an amazing 9 grams of protein per serving), very vanilla-y, full of fiber, and totally trim with just a gram and a half of fat, these Kashi Clusters are great for people who like their cereal sweet. With stats like that, you'll be feelin' good all the way through lunch.

BearNaked makes 140 calories stretch with this granola, which somehow manages to squeeze 6 grams of protein into that tiny calorie count. Because it's technically more of a granola than a cereal, it pairs nicely with other foods. For best results, layer ⅓ cup granola, ⅓ cup fresh fruit, and ⅓ cup almond milk for a protein and carb-packed bowl.

At just 180 calories per serving, along with 9 grams of sugar, 5 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, a single gram fat, and 47 (!!!!) grams of whole grains — nearly all of your recommended daily whole grain intake — these biscuits are bangin' from a diet standpoint.

When it comes to dieting, fiber is v important. Thankfully, there's Fiber One. With 14 grams of fiber in a single half-cup serving, you can tick off more than half your recommended daily amount in breakfast alone. It's also stunningly low-cal and sugar-free.

Full of fancy, good-for-you ingredients and bursting with fiber and omega-3s, this Q'ia Chia cereal has 'healthy start' written all over it. Add in the fact that it has no added sugar, lots of protein, and is totally organic and GMO-free, and you'll be feelin' full and happy

Though less of a one-two protein punch than the BearNaked cereal, this Quaker makes up for what it lacks in power with flavor. Think sweet, deliciousness with a just a hint of nut. Plus, it tastes amazing. And let's be real: it's way easier to stick to the diet when breakfast feels like a splurge.

Want something different in your bowl? These Great Grains pack pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and oats for a surprising morning start that's also surprisingly filling (hello, 8 grams of protein!). And at just 220 calories per serving, you can serve it with a side of eggs, if you like.