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Healthier Alternatives to Honey Nut Cheerios (2026)

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E

General Mills

Honey Nut Cheerios

9g added sugar · ¾ cup (28g) · High Sugar

Honey Nut Cheerios feel wholesome - oats, honey, almonds - but 9g added sugar per serving puts them in Tier E. These alternatives keep the cereal satisfying without the sugar load.

5 lower-sugar swaps

ProductTierAdded Sugarvs. Original
General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios
E
9gbaseline
Kellogg's Rice Krispies- M&M minis
A
0g9g less
One Degree Organic Foods Sprouted Rolled Oats
A
0g-9g less
Catalina Crunch Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Protein Cereal
A
0g-9g less
Millville Rolled Oats Old Fashioned
A
0g-9g less
Post Shredded Wheat
A
0g-9g less