High Fiber Gluten Free Cereal

The gluten free diet has swept across the nation. It seems like every other person you meet is trying out this new fad, whether on their own or per direction from their doctor. Maybe someday gluten will be completely eradicated from our food sources, but for now finding gluten-free foods is a must for many people.

Before we jump into talking about some the best high fiber gluten free cereals specifically, let’s discuss what gluten actually is.

What is Gluten?

The dictionary definition is-

“a substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. A mixture of two proteins, it causes illness in people with celiac disease.”

For those of you that may have just recently found out about your own gluten allergy, I know what you are probably thinking (especially if you are a cereal lover!) “cereal grains!? Oh no! This is the end of my cereal eating days altogether! Dont fret however! There are many cereals out there that are made just to serve you!

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The Gluten Allergy

First of all, studies estimate that about 15% of the US population is actually gluten intolerant. That is quite a few people at almost 48 million people! You are definitely not alone and their are a lot of resources out there for you to use (see bottom of page).

The best way to determine if you have a gluten allergy is to eliminate it from your diet. It may be annoying to have to do it this way, but it is a great way to figure it out for yourself without the expensive medical bills. However, it might be best to first check with your doctor to be sure you do not have Celiac Disease.

Honestly, my advice is to see what works for you first by eliminating certain things from your diet. It is super annoying to always have to read the standard “but check with your doctor first” caveat that is attached to every piece
of medical advice on the internet. While I do understand the necessity to protect yourself (which I did here as well…) doctors definitely do not want to see you for every minor problem you are having.

Reading advice online about anything related to health tends to cause a lot of anxiety so:

• Take a deep breath.
• Take things one step at a time.
• Make changes SLOWLY over time.
• Keep reading for some awesome gluten free cereals that are high in fiber as well!

Best High Fiber Gluten Free Cereals

The following cereals are some of the best of the best in a vast world of cereal. Unfortunately, you won’t any Fruit Loops or Honey Smacks on this list, but what you will find are some great options to start your day out with a bang! For options other than cereal see 7 High Fiber Gluten Free Foods, but keep reading if you are a cereal connoisseur!

1. Van’s Cinnamon Heaven Gluten Free Cereal

   At 17 grams of rich whole grains and 5 grams of fiber, this cereal is a wonderful way to start your morning! It has no high fructose corn syrup and is made without artificial ingredients. Van’s cinnamon cereal is a great addition to your new gluten free diet and it doesn’t sacrifice the fiber content as most gluten free cereals tend to do.

2. Kay’s Naturals Gluten Free Protein Honey Almond Cereal

   This cereal contains 12 grams of protein (Wow!) and 4 grams of fiber per serving. It is extremely low in sugar at only 3 grams, and it tastes great too. This is truly a healthy cereal that will allow anyone that is gluten intolerant to still be able to start their morning by doing what they love! (which is eating cereal of course!)

3. Enjoy Life’s Crunchy Flax Original Cereal

   This cereal is amazing for those with any food sensitivities. It is free of gluten, peanuts, soy, and even dairy (as long as you use a non-dairy milk alternative)! It is a great source of fiber at 8 grams, has 9 grams of protein, and is extremely low in sugar at only 3 grams per cup! This is definitely a morning treat that will give your diet an excellent boost!

4. Nature’s Path Mesa Sunrise Flakes

   From the product site:

   “Our unique gluten-free and wheat-free medley of Indian corn, flax, and amaranth blended into crunchy, golden cereal flakes and naturally sweetened.”

   Yum! You can also see from the page that this cereal has some awesome customer reviews. If you are like me, you always look at customer reviews before buying pretty much anything, and cereal should be no different. It makes no sense to waste 4 dollars on a less-than-awesome cereal, so make sure it has good reviews before you waste your money.

   Luckily for you, every cereal on this list has been checked to make sure the reviews are solid and that people enjoy eating them for breakfast!

5. Paleo Coconut Flakes
   

   This cereal is gluten free (I guess you assumed that by now!) GMO, Soy, and Grain free as well. It is very high in fiber at 7 grams per serving and can give your metabolism a considerable boost in the morning. Make sure to poor yourself a bowl and feel great for the rest of the day!

   That just about does it for this list of high fiber gluten free cereals. Hopefully you are able to choose one that you might like and add it to your shopping list! If you have Amazon Prime, many of these cereals are on their at a pretty good price and you can have them shipped right to you in two days!

   Anyways, read on for more information about why gluten and fiber often don’t get along!

Gluten and Fiber

Going Gluten Free often involves getting rid of a lot of foods from your diet. Unfortunately, lots of those foods are the foods that are high in fiber, so you have to adjust your diet accordingly. You don’t want to get rid of fiber of course, so you need to be able to find foods that fit all of your dietary needs.

Grain is a major culprit in gluten and is one of the first items to go when you start a gluten free diet. Don’t make the mistake of switching to other white breads and regular old pasta as this isn’t a good idea for your diet!

Instead, make the switch to other non starchy foods like beans to get that high fiber while still satisfying the gluten free requirement. Beans are absolutely a super food when it comes to the high fiber diet as they are naturally gluten free, and extremely high in fiber and protein. Eat them weekly, even daily, and you will reap the benefits of this amazing food.

Other Resources on Gluten-

Poor and Gluten Free Recipes

Gluten Free Girl

I hope this post helped you learn something about gluten, and about what cereals you should be trying out. Please share this post using your favorite social media portal by using the buttons below.

Thanks and stay healthy!

-Jordan