Gluten-free Cereals?

[dmchr4]

Which cold cereals are gluten-free? I saw that Rice Chex & Corn chex both have barley malt flavoring, as does Crispix. I also haven't found any gluten-free cornflakes yet, either. I know that Western Family Rice Krispies are gluten-free, but what about other cereals?

Danna Korn mentions that there is a gluten-free chex-like cereal, but she doesn't say what brand it is. Anyone know?

[tarnalberry]

Health Valley's Corn Crunch-Em's and Rice Crunch-Em's are very similar to Chex.

Someone makes a Nutty Rice that's very good (but the Nutty Corn, as I recall, is not gluten-free).

I also like Kashi's Cranberry Sunrise.

Erewon makes a couple rice-crispie like cereals, one with freeze-dried berries that I rather like.

Nature's Path makes a Mesa Sunrise that's quite tasty, and one other whose name I forget.

And Arrowhead Mills makes gluten-free corn flakes and buckwheat flakes.

[darlindeb25]

also--barbara's bakery makes a cereal called Puffins--the honey rice puffins is the only one gluten-free----kroger's christmas rice krispies havenot had barley in them for the last few years--their regular krispies do though--i buy Nature's Path corn flakes quite often and for chidren or you who like those kinds of cereal there is gorilla munch and 2 others i cant remember the name of-----they say that fruity and cocoa pebbles is gluten-free too---enjoy---deb

[Guest barbara3675]

I have tried many and the only one I like is Puffins Cinnamon Cereal. The rest---so far--are dreadful. I MISS OATMEAL SO MUCH. I think of all the things I can't eat that are not gluten-free, that is the thing I miss the most. Really, the gluten-free thing isn't all that bad at home (eating out is still quite a challenge) but I tried Bob's Tasty Hot Cereal and MAJOR UGH!!!!!!!!! Also cream of rice. YUK. I will be watching this thread for more suggestions. Tried the coco crispies too, didn't like those or the cranberry sunshine. As for the milk, those of us that have to do casein free also......rice milk is the most like skim milk to me and it has to be real cold.

Barbara

[cynicaltomorrow]

I like cream of rice cereal, only after I put maple syrup and brown sugar in it. Mmm.. I eat Fruity Pebbles on a regular basis and have never had a problem. But, if you're looking for a chocolate cereal, I would recommend Koala Crisps instead of Cocoa Pebbles. Those are really good and CF as well. I also like Peanut Butter Panda Puffs. They just have a hint of peanut butter taste to them. Those are the cereals that I enjoy.

[celiac3270]

but I tried Bob's Tasty Hot Cereal and MAJOR UGH!!!!!!!!!

[tarnalberry]

I like BRM's Mighty Tasty Hot Cereal IFF I make it with soy milk, honey, and cinnamon (and vanilla). Otherwise, very bland.

[gf4life]

celiac3270 I love the Arrowhead Mills Rice & Shine hot brown rice cereal. It is so much better tasting than the Cream of Rice cereal I buy at the regular store. I was very disappointed because my local Whole Foods stopped carrying this hot cereal! But I finally found it online and I'm waiting for a shipment of 6 boxes!!

We like the Rice Crunch-ems and Corn Crunch-ems. I think they taste just like Chex.

Perky's Nutty Rice is good, if you liked grape-nut cereal.

We eat Malt-o-Meal brand Cocoa Dino Bites and Fruity Dino Bites. They are a better texture than the Post Pebbles cereals.

Malt-o-Meal also makes Corn Bursts that are like Corn Pops.

Enviro-kids Amazon Frosted Flakes and Gorilla Munch are good too. We didn't like the Panda Puffs and haven't tried the Koala Crisps.

We have gotten the Puffin's cereal, but only the Honey Rice is gluten-free, I think the other flavors have oat flour in them. Too bad, because we liked the cinnamon flavored one better than the honey rice.

I've noticed that my kids eat way more sugar loaded cereal now that we are gluten-free. I don't like that, but there are so few options out there. It seems that most gluten-free cold cereals are either loaded with sugar, or they taste so bland that the kids won't touch them...That just has got to change! That is why we like the hot cereal. I still flavor it with a little sugar, but not nearly as much. Or the kids have toast and fruit. My daughter has eggs occasionally, but the boys won't eat them, except on French Toast. I make French Toast a couple times a week. Breakfast has certainly changed since going gluten-free...

God bless,

Mariann

[tarnalberry]

Mariann, you might consider getting some freeze dried fruits (Just Veggies makes them, among other things - like camping stores) and add them to the more bland cereals. It's still sugar, but at least a bit healthier than straight up sugar.

[hvacceliac]

i have found that Kelloggs corn pops are gluten-free but that seems to be the only cold cereal that I have found so far as I have only been on this fun diet for 3 months now. As far as hot cereals go I enjoy the Arrowhead Mills "rice and shine" but can only tlerate it by putting sliced fruit and/or raisins in it.

[darlindeb25]

read the kelloggs corn pops ingredients very carefully--from what i understand they have changed the recipe and it now contains barley malt--i dont think corn pops are gluten-free anymore----deb

[lovegrov]

Absolutely. In the U.S. since last January Corn Pops has had wheat. It's plainly listed.

richard

[dmchr4]

Great cold & hot cereal ideas, thanks!

I think it'd be difficult to eat just plain hot any kind of cereal without some kind of mix in. Some mix ins we've done (with oatmeal anyway) are

cinnamon apple - mix in fresh chopped apples when the water is boiling, then add cinnamon (or apple pie spice) and other sweetener

Maple cinnamon - maple syrup & cinnamon

fruit & Cream - dried peaches (or strawberries or whatever you find) in the boiling water, (or add canned/frozen after you've cooked it) then add a bit of dried milk & sweetener after its cooked.

raisin spice - add raisins when water is boiling if you like them plump, otherwise wait until cereal is cooked. Then add cinnamon or dash of nutmeg, cloves, and/or ginger (a little goes a long way) with some sweetener

Honey vanilla - add a bit of vanilla and some honey after it's cooked.

[kozmik bloo]

I like Arrowhead Mills Buckwheat flakes. I thought the flakes would be bland but they are very tasty, especially with chocolate almond milk.

[cornpops]

Although Keklloggs Corn Pops recently added wheat (sadly), I just discovered Pathmark brand Corn Nuggets that are gluten-free--tastes just like the Kelloggs!

Also Whole Foods "365" brand makes Honey Frosted Flakes that are gluten-free--taste just like Kelloggs Frosted Flakes! Why can't Kelloggs make it like the gluten-free competitors!?

My kids like Peanut Butter Panda Puffs and Barbara's Honey Rice Puffins. Also, Health Valley's Rice Crunch 'Ems and Corn Crunch 'Ems are very similar to Rice Chex and Corn Chex--pretty good.

And for hot cereal, Quaker Instant Grits (which is corn) are delicious--I add butter and milk and microwave for 1 minute!

And believe it or not, unlike most people, I've always loved Puffed Rice (even before I was on a gluten-free diet!).

[Guest gfinnebraska]

I agree 100% with Cynicaltomorrow ~ I love Panda Puffs, Malt-O-Meal Dyno crisps (I think that is the name) ~ I use Silk soy milk. Yummy!!!

[FreyaUSA]

Kimberly, that is the FUNNIEST avatar!

My favorite hot cereal is cream of buckwheat that I make this way...for half the liquid called for I use a VERY strong herbal peach tea (steeped for several minutes at least) for the other half I use a sweetened vanilla soymilk. It turns out like peaches and cream! Then, I cut up half an apple into a bowl, drizzle a little maple syrup on it and nuke it for 20 seconds. I put the cream of buckwheat on this, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of flaxmeal or sunflower seeds and add some more vanilla soymilk. This is really good!

For cold cereal I like a mixture of Corn Crunch'ems, Mesa Sunrise and Cranberry Sunshine, add extra dried cranberries and lowfat lactaid milk or unsweetened soymilk on top.

My kids like fruity pebbles (when I let them have them!) but mostly eat Gorilla Munch or Corn or Rice Crunch'ems (since they are lower in sugar than most.) My teenager likes to mix Panda Puffs (peanut butter flavored) with Koala Crisp (chocolate flavored) as an after school snack.

I'd not thought about making french toast, I will do that since I'm becoming a bread baking fiend these days! (Btw, I saw a recipe that cooked french toast on a waffle maker. It looked very cool! I'm going to try that tomorrow.)

[tom]

I have tried many and the only one I like is Puffins Cinnamon Cereal.

Barbara

You do know Puffins Cinnamon Cereal aren't considered gluten-free, right ?

The Oats (ALL oats) are too easily contaminated for celiacs. I think it's even fair to say not just that they can be, but that most samples actually are contaminated.

(i vaguely remember data putting it around 50-66%)