

· By Alexandra Ruffo
Women's Health: The 18 Best Breakfast Cereals For Keto Dieters, According To RDs
When you opted to try the keto diet, you knew you would have to cut waaaay back on carbs. But one meal of the day in particular tends to be pretty carb-heavy—breakfast. Hello, bagels, pastries, pancakes, donuts, waffles, and...beloved cereal.
“Cereal by definition is a grain, which is a high-carb food,” says Danielle Schaub, RD, culinary and nutrition manager for Territory Foods. "There is also little fat in grains, which makes most cereals a tricky food to fit into a high-fat, low-carb diet."
Not to mention, most of the classic cereals tend to be high in sugar and if you're used to eating those you might find it difficult to cut down. But there is a solution. "Starting your morning off with some protein and fat is key to rein in sugar cravings throughout the day," says Marissa Meshulam, RD, founder of MPM Nutrition.
And luckily, there are actually a bunch of low-carb, keto-friendly cereals on the market that can help with that. And no, they don’t taste like styrofoam. Most of them would even be appetizing to people not on the keto diet.
“A keto-friendly cereal will be relatively low in carbs, have lots of fiber and some protein,” reminds Schaub, who explains that a high-fiber content will result in fewer net carbs, while protein helps slow down the digestion of carbs and makes you feel fuller.
Here are 18 cereal products to give your usual breakfast bowl a delicious keto makeover.