If you’re like me, you often skip breakfast, despite it being dubbed the most important meal of the day. A McDonald’s UK study found that 25% of Brits regularly miss their morning meal, citing limited choices, tight schedules, and a preference for a bigger lunch. Interestingly, cereal remains the favourite breakfast choice for 48% of people who do eat in the morning.
The ideal solution? A cereal bar. Convenient, portable, and available in many flavours, cereal bars satisfy hunger without the fuss of preparing a full meal. As someone who rarely eats breakfast, I set out to find a cereal bar that is both nutritious and delicious — and no, Belvita didn’t make the cut.
Here’s how the eight bars stacked up:
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Fibre One Birthday Cake – 4/10
Price: £2.25 (4-pack)
Nutritional info: 87 calories, 6.3g sugars, 0.8g protein, 5.1g fibre
Taste: Too sweet with an artificial flavour and overly doughy texture. However, kids might love it—my nephew gave it a 9/10.
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Kellogg’s Oaties Chocolate & Oat – 5/10
Price: £2.25 (4-pack)
Nutritional info: 186 calories, 11g sugars, 3.5g protein, 2.4g fibre
Taste: Bitter chocolate flavour with a decent crunch, though it leaves your mouth dry. Suitable if you’re after a quick, filling bite.
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Go Ahead Yogurt Breaks Strawberry – 6/10
Price: £2.00 (4-pack)
Nutritional info: 71 calories, 6.3g sugars, 0.9g protein, 0.7g fibre
Taste: Fruity and mildly sweet, though sultanas’ texture is off-putting for me. Surprisingly enjoyable on a second try.
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Kellogg’s Oaties Honey and Oat – 6.5/10
Price: £2.25 (4-pack)
Nutritional info: 185 calories, 9.1g sugars, 3.6g protein, 2.5g fibre
Taste: An okay oat bar with mild sweetness and decent health stats. A decent, healthier alternative to heavier options like Nature Valley.
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Kellogg’s Special K Juicy Red Berry – 7/10
Price: £1.35 (6-pack)
Nutritional info: 83 calories, 5.8g sugars, 1.3g protein, 2.1g fibre
Taste: Surprisingly enjoyable with a juicy berry flavour, slightly bitter but balanced with sweetness. My favourite low-calorie pick.
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Cadbury Brunch Bars Chunky Choco Chips – 8/10
Price: £1.50 (5-pack)
Nutritional info: 120 calories, 7.7g sugars, 1.7g protein, 1.3g fibre
Taste: Chocolaty without too much sweetness, with an oaty base and chocolate layer. A little soft for my liking, but a family favourite.
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Nature Valley Crunchy Canadian Maple Syrup – 9/10
Price: £2.50 (5-pack)
Nutritional info: 195 calories, 11.3g sugars, 3.6g protein, 2.7g fibre
Taste: A crunchy, maple-flavoured classic that’s truly addictive. However, it’s one of the less healthy options on this list and best paired with milk.
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Kellogg’s High Protein Almond and Salted Caramel – 10/10
Price: £2.50 (4-pack)
Nutritional info: 173 calories, 8.4g sugars, 9.1g protein, 1.2g fibre
Taste: The clear winner. This bar perfectly balances nutty almonds, salted caramel, and chocolate with a satisfying mix of crunch and gooeyness. High in protein and lower in calories than many competitors, it’s perfect for a tasty and somewhat healthy snack — just handle it carefully, or you might finish the box in one go!
Kellogg’s has recently expanded its snack range with options like Rice Krispies Squares, Pop-Tarts, and new High Protein and Oaties Bars to suit busy lifestyles. These convenient grab-and-go snacks can suit parents, workers, and post-workout refuelling alike. These new bars are available at major supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco, and Asda.