Any breakfast cereal recommendations?

MarincicS

One of my problems with healthy eating is the enormous amount of time i have to spend on cleaning, chopping and cooking fresh foods. Much faster to stop at fast food on the way home from work! But i am committed!

In the mornings, i love the convenience of breakfast cereal and have had pretty good luck controlling portion size. But it seems even the best of the cereals are very high in calories.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good lo calorie, low sodium breakfast cereals?

Kymmu

It's going to be pretty hard to get low cal, low sugar. low sodium packaged cereal, read and re read the labels.
I don't buy any breakfast cereal anymore.
Good luck!

Sublog

Kashi go lean is good. High in protein, fiber, potassium.

Ashes51113

Personal favorite-
Special K Red Berries.
1 cup for 110 calories; not sure the sodium or any other of those though.

mellymink

cheerios!

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marhattap

Kashi Go Lean Crunch (200 calories per cup) or Fiber One Original (60 calories per half cup) with 1% Horizon Organic Milk (55 calories per half cup). I would be careful with the Fiber One, since it contains aspartame. However, it does REALLY help with keeping you regular.

jamie117100

I like to get special K and Chex honey nut. They are low in calories compared to other cereals. (about 110-120 dry) I like the Chex honey nut best and if you eat it with almond milk unsweetened, which is only 35 calories, it has less calories than eating it with 2% or 1'% milk.

AmeliaDouglas

Kashi Go Lean Crunch is great, and Kashi Honey Alomond and Flax has about equal nutrition and is yummy too.... but the real secret is to mix these 2 cereals!!!! Buwahaha! It is amazing, and has the best nutrition of any cereal out there. Kashi lovers: Try this and tell me it isn't awesome!

ginamaria724

I'm obsessed with Quaker Oatmeal Squares! I only have a half of serving though, but if you have a banana with that half serving, you're good to go:)

islandjumper

I find most cereals are too full of junk without the needed protein and fiber needed to keep me full...
kashi isn't bad, but I've switched to oatmeal (not the prepacked kind, i buy plain then throw in some cinnamon and honey or banana or berries..)or granola with yogurt...those 2 things seem to be the only thing I personally can eat for breakfast that will keep me satisfied until lunch.

xcirce

I like just generic whole grain oats with a cut up banana =]
Also if I'm craving sweet, I eat Kashi Honey Sunshine. YUM!

Dauntlessness

Kix! Its only like 88 calories per cup or 110 calories for 1 and 1/4 cups (their suggested serving size.) If your going to go the cheerios route then it should be noted that Great Value (Walmart brand) toasted oats are 10 calories less per cup.

Basically what I have found is the simpler the better. Toasted oats, puffed wheat, rice krispies, corn flakes, are usually lower cal and even cheaper...

I try to eat egg whites/a few eggs and a banana. You would be surprised how fast you can prep a hot breakfast. Just sayin...;)

BlaireV

I like Special K Protein, Special K Forest Berries and Cheerios. They're all around 140 calories a cup. Great with a dash of almond milk x

fishndad

Steel cut oatmeal made in the slow cooker, enough for week, 2 minutes in micro in morning, a little milk & fruit.......Done

Betherella93

I find Bran Flakes are good !

stephabef

Envirokidz' Panda Puffs and Barbra's Puffins are my two favorites.

jfcameron23

I love mixing kashi with yogurt

johnrhino

I manage on two Shredded Wheat for breakfast; lots of fibre and no sugar. The own label types are identical to the Brand so save money as well!

LoreleiWalks

I love using puffed wheat (super cheap and low-cal) as a base. I then add any other cereal I want. My favorite add-ins are Flax Plus Raisin Bran and Joe's Os. Sometimes I just eat the puffed wheat with honey, nuts, and a few craisins or fresh berries.

netty1959

i like shreddies, and cheerios, porridge is also quite filling

MaggiePuccini

I alternate between porridge, all bran and a wheat one like shreddies or weetabix.

Nothing that tastes nice is healthy!!!

MaggiePuccini

ps, completely understand though, i feel like i spend my life chopping up onions.

Sweeterescape

Granola and fat free greek yoghurt, BEST breakfast ever!

LindsayChick

The Original Fiber 1 Cereal is great -- just needs a little splenda on top. 60 calories per half cup!

dodson169

Kashi Go Lean because of the protein and fiber counts. Add in some frozen blueberries for a little flavor - though I like the cereal flavor by itself - kind of plain, not sugary.

melindadunston

I eat one packet of instant oatmeal. I eat strawberry and cream. It actually fills you up pretty well. If you drink water after the oatmeal expands so you stay full longer.

boelyn

I go with shreddies....love them and very filling x

bigtone34

I just prefer bran cereal with a bunch of blueberries in there. I have the same thing M-F and its quick and easy.

jimmie25

i have bran flakes with non fat milk, dired plums and a grapefruit. around 450 cals.

XXXMinnieXXX

I've not found a prepackaged cereal that fills me up yet, the only thing that keeps me going is oats. If I'm not in the mood for breakfast I often have a smoothie. (Make a big batch at the weekend and bottle it), all you have to do is pour and go x