Top 7 High-Fiber Cereals

Posted on Sep 2nd 2009 9:00AM by Bev Sklar

Filed Under: Reviews & Products, Nutrition & Supplements

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A spoonful of high-fiber cereal and a pitchfork of hay are not synonymous anymore. That's good -- Americans don't get nearly enough of the recommended 28 grams of fiber for a 2,500-calorie diet. If you pour the right bowl of cereal, you can score double-digit grams of fiber as the sun rises. Or at least by the time the gals start slinging mud on "The View."

Consumer Reports just crunched their way through an analysis of 18 high-fiber cereals to reveal the Top 7 flavorful winners. Meaning, high-fiber cereals that actually taste good. Here goes:

Kirkland Signature Spiced Pecan. Yum-yum. Available at Costco, it's 33 cents a serving, with 7 grams of fiber per three-quarter cup. Sugar is a tad high at 11 grams.
Kashi GoLean. Loyal Kashi lovers are probably wondering, "Who's this Kirkland character, and why isn't Kashi number one?" Kashi GoLean Original has 10 grams of fiber and only 6 grams of sugar. Costs more per serving than Kirkland, but serving size is a cup.
Archer Farms. With 14 grams of sugar, no wonder it tastes good. But this sweet, cinnamon toasted grain has 10 grams of fiber. Available at Target.

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Extra!, Post Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Wheat 'n Bran, Great Value Raisin Bran from WalMart and Barbara's Bakery Ultimate Organic rounded out the list.

Dump the frosted-whatever and place a quality high-fiber cereal front and center in your cabinet. Then sprinkle with ground flax seed for a real power breakfast.

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Joanna 9-02-2009 @ 12:04PM

I like Fiber One, just 60 calories for 30 grams. When I ate sugary cereals, I'd have huge bowls with lots of milk, but just one serving of this keeps me pretty full.

kate 9-02-2009 @ 1:15PM

Same here, I'm a big fan of Fiber One. Have ate it for several years. Usually throw on an handful of walnuts for flavor and more fiber. In the summer months I love blueberries or strawberries also with a yummy extra touch of fiber.

xija 9-02-2009 @ 1:46PM

Fiber one cereals contain aspertame

bob 2-10-2010 @ 1:28PM

it will also put you on the stool for 2 hours...

theskinnyplate 9-02-2009 @ 2:06PM

fiberone seems to be a popular cereal. i wonder why it did not make the list. i personally like the TJ fiber worms.

maxxjett 9-13-2009 @ 3:10AM

hi folks...just wondering what type of milk you use? Cow's, Soy, or
what? just curious...

nick 9-14-2009 @ 6:32PM

This may sound weird but in order to cut down on calories and increase my protein intake, I've been mixing whey protein and a bit of cold water. Others have tried it and thought its just vanilla or chocolate flavored milk. Less calories than milk and 2-3x the protein.

Almond milk (with a bit of equal--I'm hooked) is also pretty good.

salma 4-01-2010 @ 3:07AM

i really am looking forward to eating more meals with lots of fiber but mostly cereals

Richard 4-14-2010 @ 7:35PM

Uncle Sam cereal has lots of fiber and flax seed and tastes really good. I've tried others and this is one of my favorites. I use Carb Countdown milk with 1/2 the sugar of normal milk and some Walnuts crushed on top. Makes for a great breakfast and stays with me for hours keeping the hunger pangs away.

Jane 4-22-2010 @ 8:36PM

Nature's Path makes 2 tasty high fiber organic cereals that also have a good dose of protein to keep you feeling full longer - Optimum Slim & Optimum Cinnamon Blueberry. No yucky artifical ingrediants.