What better way to start the day than with a big old bowl of gluten free cereal?
Sweet, crunchy, and satiating — this growing list of gluten free cereal options is full of classic favorites and tasty new options. In fact you may be surprised to find that there’s a gluten free version of your favorite childhood cereal!
So whether you have celiac disease, or gluten conscious, there’s a gluten free cereal waiting for you to try. Get that bowl of milk ready, and let’s dive right in!
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10 Surprising Gluten Free Cereal Choices
Stick to these tasty gluten free cereal choices and you’ll be good to go!
1. Cheerios
By removing rye, wheat and barley from the oat supply, this classic has become a delicious option! Cheerios gluten free cereal choices include honey nut oats and chocolate oats.
*Cheerios may not be OK for those with celiac, or an extreme gluten intolerance, read more.
1 Cup:
- 100 calories
- 3 g fiber
2. Chex Cereal
Another delicious gluten free cereal General Mills makes are their Chex cereals. All are gluten free except Wheat Chex.
3/4 Cup:
- 120 calories
- 1 g fiber
3. Barbara’s Honey Rice Puffins
Not all the flavors, but quite a few of Barbara’s Puffins are gluten free! Here’s a list of their gluten free products.
3/4 Cup:
- 120 calories
- 3 g fiber
4. Envirokidz Panda Puffs
This is my childhood favorite and it just so happens to be a gluten free cereal! Unfortunately it’s not a gluten free cereal Walmart sells, but you can find it at most health food stores!
3/4 Cup:
- 130 calories
- 2 g fiber
5. Fruity Pebbles
Exciting news, Fruity Pebbles is a gluten free! But the good news doesn’t end there — Post gluten free cereal list also includes Coco Pebbles!
3/4 Cup:
- 110 calories
- 0 g fiber
6. Chocolate Honey Bunches of Oats
Currently the only Honey Bunches of Oats that make this list of gluten free cereals is the Chocolate flavor, but I’m not complaining!
3/4 Cup:
- 130 calories
- 3 g fiber
7. Nature’s Path Granola
If you’re a granola fan, check out the variety of gluten free cereal granola flavors from Nature’s Path!
1/3 Cup:
- 130 calories
- 2 g fiber
8. Lucky Charms
Similar to Cheerios, Lucky Charms became a gluten free cereal when the manufacture started sifting out grains that have gluten!
3/4 Cup:
- 110 calories
- 2 g fiber
9. Nature’s Path Corn Flakes
If you’re looking for a frosted flakes gluten free cereal, this a delicious option! Unfortunately the Kellogg’s gluten free cereal list doesn’t include Frosted Flakes. But you won’t miss it once you try a bowl of this tasty stuff!
1 Cup:
- 160 calories
- 1 g fiber
10. Gluten Free Oats
If oatmeal is your thing, then these Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats are for you!
1/2 Cup:
- 190 calories
- 5 g fiber
Childhood Favorite Gluten Free Cereals
In case your favorite cereal isn’t listed above, check this gluten free cereals list. If it’s not gluten free, chances are a similar gluten free cereal exists, which I shared below:
Are Frosted Flakes Gluten Free?
Sadly, no. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes use malt flavoring as an ingredient — which is an extract of barley, therefore it’s not a gluten free cereal.
If you’re looking for a gluten free alternative to Frosted Flakes, try EnviroKidz Lightly Frosted Amazon Flakes.
Is Captain Crunch Gluten Free?
No. The oats used in Captain Crunch cereals are handled in bulk with other wheat grains, making the potential for contamination high. I think Envirokidz Peanut Butter Panda Puffs are a delicious substitute!
Is Life Cereal Gluten Free?
No, Life cereal is not gluten free as it contains whole wheat flour. For a similar option, try Cinnamon Chex Cereal!
Are Fruit Loops Gluten Free?
No, Fruit Loops are not gluten free — but Tropic-Os are! And they’re crazy delicious.
Are Corn Flakes Gluten Free
No, corn flakes are not gluten free. But if you’ve got a craving for cornflakes, check out Nature’s Path Corn Flakes instead.
Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Gluten Free?
No, Cinnamon toast crunch is not gluten free. For a similar gluten free cereal, check out Van’s Cinnamon Heaven.
Are Lucky Charms Gluten Free
Yes, Lucky Charms are gluten free!
Are Cheerios Gluten Free
Yes, Cheerios are gluten free!
Are Fruity Pebbles Gluten Free
Yes, Fruity Pebbles are gluten free!
A Note About This Gluten Free Cereal List
Nowadays there’s no shortage of gluten free cereals.
Like most foods, the foods on this gluten free cereal list come in all levels of nutritional value — high fiber, low carb, whole grain — pretty much any dietary criteria you can think of. That said, gluten free or not, most cereals are loaded with carbohydrates and sugar. In fact, 1 cup of 44 varieties of children’s cereal has more sugar that three Chips Ahoy cookies!
If you’d like to avoid sugary cereals, check out some of these options:
Keto Cereals
Going gluten free doesn’t necessarily mean low carb or low sugar — yes, wheat products are loaded with carbs, but so are many gluten free flours and sweeteners.
If you’re jonesing for a bowl of low carb cereal, then here are some satiating options you can make from home. Made from delicious gluten free and keto flours or low carb nuts, and sweetened with keto sweeteners.
Keto Granola
Another gluten free cereal option my keto granola from roughly chopped nuts of your choice. Surprisingly delicious!
Keto Chocolate Granola
Try adding cocoa powder to your keto chocolate granola for a special treat!
Keto Breakfast Cereal
Low carb breakfast cereal is a deliciously nutritious way to start the day. Have you heard of noatmeal? Coarsely chopped nuts and seeds, soaked in warm milk and sprinkled with sweetener. Yum!
Keto Cereal
Make a keto cereal using almond flour and coconut flour, low carb sweetener, and getting creative!
Conclusion
I hope you found a gluten free cereal that you love on this list — whether it’s a childhood fave, or a new version of it! Let me know if I missed your favorite cereal in the comments below.
