Best breakfast cereal, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Abbie Gellman and Alaina Chou. Recommendations come from foodnetwork.com, goodhousekeeping.com, bonappetit.com and abc13.com.
Breakfast · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Nature’s Path Organic Heritage Flakes
Chosen by- Abbie GellmanChef · registered dietitian
Also chosen by- Good Housekeeping Institute tasting panel source ↗
Gellman: “My favorite low sugar cereal … They’re deliciously crunchy with a hint of nuttiness from the mix of grains.” Organic flakes of Khorasan wheat, spelt, quinoa and oats, lightly sweetened. The Good Housekeeping Institute named it its best flakes.
- 2
Seven Sundays Cereal (Oat Protein or Sunflower)
Chosen by- Alaina ChouCommerce writer, Bon Appétit
Also chosen by- Good Housekeeping Institute tasting panel source ↗
Bon Appétit’s best protein cereal overall after tasting more than a dozen: “the one I will definitely be buying for myself.” A short ingredient list sweetened with maple syrup, dates or honey, with no monk fruit or stevia. Chou: “a grown-up take on the ultra-processed versions I grew up on.” The Good Housekeeping Institute, after evaluating nearly 100 cereals, also named Seven Sundays best overall.
- 3
Bob’s Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli
Chosen by- Consumer Reports sensory panel
Topped Consumer Reports’ ratings of healthy cereals that also taste good: “loaded with fresh-tasting raisins, dates, nuts, seeds, and raw oats.” Eat it cold with milk or yogurt, soaked overnight, or cooked like oatmeal.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best breakfast cereal, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Nature’s Path Organic Heritage Flakes, chosen by Abbie Gellman (chef, registered dietitian). Gellman: “My favorite low sugar cereal … They’re deliciously crunchy with a hint of nuttiness from the mix of grains.” Organic flakes of Khorasan wheat, spelt, quinoa and oats, lightly sweetened. The Good Housekeeping Institute named it its best flakes. Source: foodnetwork.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for breakfast cereal?
- No. 2 is Seven Sundays Cereal (Oat Protein or Sunflower), chosen by Alaina Chou (Bon Appétit). No. 3 is Bob’s Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli, chosen by Consumer Reports sensory panel. Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.