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Sweet Breakfast Cereals Roundup

We analyzed 29 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Sweet Breakfast Cereals shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 29 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Sweet Breakfast Cereals you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
General Mills

Lucky Charms Treats

Ingredients: cereal (whole grain oats, sugar, whole grain corn, corn syrup, corn starch, salt, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor. vitamin e [mixed tocopherols] added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c [sodium ascorbate], iron and zinc [mineral nutrients], a b vitamin [niacinamide], vitamin b6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride], vitamin b₁ [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin a [palmitate], vitamin b₂ [riboflavin], a b vitamin [folic acid], vitamin b12, vitamin d3), corn syrup, vegetable oil (canola, palm kernel), marshmallows (sugar, corn starch, corn syrup, dextrose, gelatin, color [red 40, yellow 5 & 6, blue 1], artificial flavor), sugar, crisp rice (rice flour, barley malt extract, salt), fructose, high fructose corn syrup, calcium carbonate. contain 2% or less of: vegetable glycerin, maltodextrin, whey powder, sorbitol, gelatin, soy lecithin, salt, artificial flavor. contains milk and soy ingredients.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
395
Protein
13g
Specially Selected,Aldi

Blueberry chia muffin oatmeal

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, CANE SUGAR, FREEZE DRIED BLUEBERRIES, CHIA SEEDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
408
Protein
11g
Specially Selected, Aldi

Cranberry walnut apple oatmeal

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL) WALNUTS, DRIED APPLES, DARK BROWN SUGAR, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
405
Sugar
32g
Kroger

Peanut Butter Sweetened Multi-Grain Toasted Cereal

Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS, DEXTROSE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT), WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN SORGHUM FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR ADDED, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), REDUCED IRON, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12. CONTAINS: PEANUTS.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Peanut
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
500
Protein
11g
Michele's Granola

Granola, Cinnamon Raisin

Ingredients: Organic gluten-free oats, organic brown sugar, expeller-pressed canola oil, organic sunflower seeds, walnuts, organic seedless raisins, organic unsweetened coconut, spices, pure vanilla extract, sea salt.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
425
Protein
15g
Nutri Grain

POWER-FULLS SOFT BAKED OAT BITES CHOCOLATE CHIP

Ingredients: Whole grain oats, enriched flour, wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1, thiamin mononitrate, vitamin B2, riboflavin, folic acid, semisweet chocolate chips, sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural flavor, milk, soybean oil, brown sugar, water, invert sugar, eggs, vegetable glycerin, barley and rice protein, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, sugar, molasses, soy lecithin, egg whites, salt, natural flavors, monocalcium phosphate, baking soda, mono - and diglycerides

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
375
Sugar
29g
Great Value

Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars

Ingredients: granola (whole grain oats, sugar, high oleic canola oil, honey, salt, natural flavors, mixed tocopherols [antioxidant]), corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate drops (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, salt, vanilla extract), whole grain brown rice flour, corn syrup solids, sugar, vegetable glycerin, invert syrup, contains less than 2% of coconut, palm oil, calcium carbonate, salt, cocoa, mixed tocopherols (added for freshness), natural flavors. contains _coconut_ and _soy_.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
417
Sugar
38g
Cheerios,General mills

Honey Nut Cheerios Treats, Honey Nut

Ingredients: Cereal (Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Oat Bran, Corn Starch, Honey, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Tripotassium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Natural Almond Flavor. Vitamin E [Mixed Tocopherols] Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C [Sodium Ascorbate], A B Vitamin [Niacinamide], Zinc And Iron [Mineral Nutrients], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin A [Palmitate], A B Vitamin [Folic Acid], Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3), Sugar, Crisp Rice (Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract, Salt), Tapioca Syrup, Corn Syrup, Canola Oil, Palm And/Or Palm Kernel Oil, Fructose. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Vegetable Glycerin, Almond Butter, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sorbitol, Soy Lecithin, Whey Powder, Salt, Reduced Minerals Whey, Gelatin, Color (Vegetable I Juice, Caramel Color, Annatto Extract), Natural Flavor.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
417
Sugar
63g
General Mills

Cinnamon Toast Crunch TREATS

Ingredients: Cereal (whole grain wheat, rice flour, sugar, maltodextrin, dextrose, canola and/or sunflower oil, salt, trisodium phosphate, caramel color. Vitamins and Minerals: iron and zinc [mineral nutrients], A B Vitamin [niacinamide], Vitamin B6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], A B Vitamin [folic acid]), Corn Syrup, Confectionary Coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, whey powder, soy lecithin), Crisp Rice (rice flour, barley malt extract, salt), Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fructose, Canola Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Vegetable Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Palm Kernel Oil, Sorbitol, Whey Powder, Gelatin, Salt, Cinnamon, Color (caramel color, annatto extract, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake, red 40 lake), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Vitamin B₁ (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B₂ (riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin D3

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
447
Sugar
22g
Belvita

Breakfast Honey & Nut

Ingredients: Cereals 63.2 % WHEAT flour 42.8 %, wholegrain cereals 20.4 % (OAT flakes 12.4 %, Conta wholegrain WHEAT flour 3.2 %, wholegrain BARLEY flour 2.6 %, wholegrain spelt flour (WHEAT) 1.1%, whole RYE flour 1.1 %), sugar, rapeseed oil, bulking agent (polydextrose), chocolate drops 3% [sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable oils (palm, shea in varying proportions), dextrose, cocoa butter, emulsifier (SOYA lecithins)], roasted HAZELNUT pieces 2.5 %, honey 2 %, mineral blend (calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, elemental iron), raising agents (ammonium carbonates, potassium carbonates, sodium carbonates), flavourings, acidity regulator (citric acid), emulsifier Fre (SOYA lecithins), salt, skimmed MILK powder. MAY CONTAIN EGG. Best before: see top of pack. Store in a dry place. Protect from heat. Co STIAMFI Ux 25 Mor

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
400
Sugar
23g
General Mills

Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bar

Ingredients: Whole Grain Oats, Corn Syrup, Cereal (Whole grain corn, sugar, corn meal, corn syrup, cocoa process with alkali, canola oil, caramel color, slat, fructose, brown sugar syrup, baking soda, natural flavor. vitamins and minerals: tricalcium phosphate, calcium carnonate, Vitamin C [sodium ascorbate], A B Vitamin [niacinamide], Zing and Iron [mineral nutrients], Vitamin B6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], Vitamin A [palmitate], AB Vitamin [folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3], Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Fructose, Canola Oil, Brown Rice Flour, Chocory Root Extract. Contains 2% or less of: Vegetable Glucerin, Calcium Carbonate, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Whole Oat Flour, Maltodextrin, Corn Flour, Modfied Wheat Starch, Caramel Color, Salt, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
417
Sugar
25g
Made Good, MadeGood

Cookies & Creme Granola Bars

Ingredients: PURE GLUTEN FREE OATS, AGAVE SYRUP, BROWN RICE SYRUP, BROWN RICE CRISPS, SUNFLOWER OIL, INVERT CANE SYRUP, VANILLA CHIPS (COCOA BUTTER, CANE SUGAR, TAPIOCA STARCH, RICE SYRUP SOLIDS, RICE MALTODEXTRIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), GLUTEN FREE OAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (CANE SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), PALM FRUIT OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, VEGETABLE EXTRACTS (SPINACH, BROCCOLI, CARROTS, TOMATOES, BEETS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS), SALT, GROUND CHIA SEEDS, AGAR, BAKING SODA.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
350
Sugar
8g
Pamela’s

Pancake & Baking Mix

Ingredients: Brown Rice Flour, White Rice Flour, Cultured Buttermilk, Almond Meal, Tapioca Starch, Sweet Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Potato Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate), Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum. CONTAINS: MILK AND ALMONDS. .

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
350
Protein
13g
Bob's Red Mill

10 Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix

Ingredients: Harina integral de trigo, suero de mantequilla en polvo (leche), levadura en polvo (pirofosfato ácido de sodio, bicarbonato sódico, almidón de maíz, fosfato monocálcico), harina integral de maíz, harina integral de centeno, harina integral de triticale, harina integral de avena, harina de soja, harina integral de mijo, harina de cebada, harina integral de arroz integral, sal marina, harina de linaza, bicarbonato sódico.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
409
Sugar
36g
Kellogg's

Rice Krispies Treats Original

Ingredients: Toasted rice cereal (rice, sugar, salt, malt flavor), corn syrup, fructose, vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with TBHQ for freshness), sugar, corn syrup solids, vegetable glycerin, dextrose, gelatin, natural and artificial flavors (contains milk), salt, DATEM, acetylated monoglycerides, soy lecithin, BHT for freshness.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
306
Protein
31g
Catalina Crunch

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cereal

Ingredients: Catalina Flour (Pea Protein, Potato Fiber, Non-GMO Corn Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Guar Gum), Tapioca Flour. Peanut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Peanuts. Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Peanut
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Calories
417
Sugar
33g
Reese's

Reese's Puffs Treats

Ingredients: Cereal (whole grain corn, sugar, REESE'S peanut butter [peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch], dextrose, corn meal, corn syrup, canola and/or sunflower oil, salt, HERSHEY'S cocoa, caramel color, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor. Vitamin E [mixed tocopherols] added to preserve freshness. Vitamins and minerals: tricalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, vitamin C [sodium ascorbate], iron and zinc [mineral nutrients], a B vitamin [niacinamide], vitamin B6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride], vitamin B₁ [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin A [palmitate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], a B vitamin [folic acid], vitamin B12, vitamin D3), Corn Syrup, Chocolate Flavored Crisp Rice (rice flour, cocoa processed with alkali, sugar, malt extract, salt, caramel color), Sugar, Mini REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips (partially defatted peanuts, sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oil [palm kernel, soybean], corn syrup solids, dextrose, reduced protein whey, salt, palm kernel oil, artificial flavor, soy lecithin), Vegetable Oil (palm kernel, palm and/or canola), Peanut Flour, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fructose, Vegetable Glycerin, REESE'S Peanut Butter (peanuts, sugar, monoglycerides, peanut oil, salt, molasses, corn starch). Contains 2% or less of: Peanuts, Calcium Carbonate, Sorbitol, Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Corn Starch, Peanut Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Gelatin, Soy Lecithin

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
350
Protein
18g
Bob's Red Mill

Organic 7 Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix

Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Whole Grain Rye Flour, Cane Sugar, Whole Grain Spelt Flour, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Whole Grain Oats, Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Cornstarch, Sodium Bicarbonate), Whole Grain Khorasan Wheat Flour, Salt, Flaxseed, Whole Grain Quinoa Flour, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
417
Sugar
25g
Made Good

Organic Granola Bites

Ingredients: Pure gluten free oats*, strawberry pieces* (apple juice concentrate*, apple puree*, strawberry puree*, cherry juice concentrate*, apple pectin, strawberry flavor*), cane sugar*, agave nectar*, apples*, sunflower oil*, crisp brown rice*, inulin*, apricots*, tapioca flour*, vegetable extracts (spinach, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, beets, shiitake mushrooms), strawberry flavor*.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
321
Sugar
54g
Kencko

Organic Fruit Snaps

Ingredients: Banana (banana, ascorbic acid, citric acid), mango puree, apple puree (apple, ascorbic acid), inulin (agave fiber).

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
237
Protein
15g
KODIAK

MAPLE PANCAKE UNCURED BACON, EGG & COLBY JACK CHEESE SANDWICH

Ingredients: Water, 100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, wheat protein isolate, brown sugar, canola oil, whey protein concentrate, cane sugar, buttermilk, milk protein concentrate, maple syrup, eggs, sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, natural flavor, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, egg whites, egg yolks, tapioca starch, salt, xanthan gum, citric acid, pasteurized milk, cheese culture, enzymes, annatto, pork, natural flavorings (celery powder).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
328
Protein
12g
Kashi

Organic Cinanon Harvest Whole Wheat Biscuits with Sweet Cinnamon

Ingredients: whole grain wheat, cane sugar, cinnamon, natural flavor

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
458
Sugar
29g
Made Good

Granola Minis, Chocolate Chip & Mixed Berry

Ingredients: pure gluten free oats*, cane sugar*, sunflower oil*, raisins", invert cane syrup*, agave syrup*, dried apple pieces*, sweetened dried cranberries* (apple juice concentrate*, cranberries*, sunflower oil*), brown rice crisps*, inulin* freeze-dried raspberries*, tapioca starch*, vegetable extracts (spinach, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, beets, shiitake mushrooms), natural flavor", brown rice syrup*, salt, *organic, 20% 0% 4% 2% 20% 20% 20% 25% 20% conta ve !: ), e what ma

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
385
Protein
19g
Kashi

GO Chocolate Crunch Cereal

Ingredients: Soy flakes, whole grain oats, puffed whole grain blend (hard red wheat* brown rice, barley, rye), brown rice syrup, semisweet chocolate (cane sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), cane sugar, expeller pressed canola oil, acacia gum, cocoa powdert, chocolatet, sea salt, chocolate extract, natural flavors, rosemary extract for freshness.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
458
Sugar
25g
made good

organic granola bites

Ingredients: PURE GLUTEN FREE DATS", CHOCOLATE CHIPS (CANE SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCDA, BUTTER CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, INVERT CANE SYRUP, AGAVE SYRUP, BROWN, RICE CRISPS, DRIED APPLE PIECES", INULIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, VEGETABLE EXTRACTS (SPINACH, BROCCOLI,, CARROTS, TOMATOES, BEETS, SHIITAKE, NSHROOMS), BROWN RICE SYRUP, SALT., MANC

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
385
Protein
19g
Kashi

GO Chocolate Crunch Cereal

Ingredients: Soy Flakes, Whole Grain Oats, Puffed Whole Grain Blend, Hard Red Wheat**, Brown Rice, Barley, Rye), Brown Rice Syrup, Semisweet Chocolate, Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract), Cane Sugar, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Acacia Gum, Cocoa Powder, Chocolate, Sea Salt, Chocolate Extract, Natural Flavors, Rosemary Extract.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
415
Protein
20g
NATURE VALLEY

PROTEIN OATS & HONEY GRANOLA

Ingredients: whole grain oats, sugar, soy protein isolate, canola oil, honey, molasses, rice starch, soy lecithin, baking soda, salt, natural flavor, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness,

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
367
Sugar
17g
KIND

Vanilla Blueberry with Flax Seeds

Ingredients: Oats, cane sugar, brown rice, chicory root fiber, flax seed, buckwheat, canola oil, blueberries, millet, amaranth, molasses, vanilla extract, natural flavor, brown rice syrup, quinoa, sea salt, Vitamin E

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
450
Sugar
28g
Lu

Prince petit dej

Ingredients: Céréales 56,6 % (farine de BLÉ 50,4 %, flocons d'AVOINE 4,4 %, farine complète de SEIGLE 1,8 %), sucre, huiles végétales (palme, colza), pépites de chocolat 12 % [sucre, pâte de cacao, graisses végétales (palme, karité en proportions variables), dextrose, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA)], bilettes de riz soufflé 2 % (farine de riz, sucre, gluten de BLÉ, huile de tournesol, farine de BLÉ malté, sel), sirop de glucose-fructose, lactosérum riche en calcium (de LAIT), LAIT écrémé en poudre 0,6 % (équivalent LAIT écrémé 6 %), arôme, poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium, carbonates d'ammonium), sel, carbonates de magnésium, émulsifiant (E472e), vitamine E, fer élementaire, vitamine B1.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Sweet Breakfast Cereals category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 29 products in the Sweet Breakfast Cereals category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Sweet Breakfast Cereals?+
We rank Sweet Breakfast Cereals based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Sweet Breakfast Cereals here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.