What Breakfast Cereals Are Gluten Free (2024)

If you are new to a gluten free diet and looking for what breakfast cereals are gluten free then you have come to the right place. We have explored some of the most popular cereals including gluten free cereals for kids. Then arranged them in a gluten free cereal list for each.

DISCLAIMER- All gluten-free Cereal guides below are for informational purposes and were correct at the time of publishing. As I am based in the UK I have included gluten free cereal UK but have researched what is also available elsewhere in the world.

Always check the ingredients label before consuming any cereal as some manufacturers may alter ingredients. Allergensshould always be included andstatedon the ingredients label.

Here you will find a gluten free cereal list

Use the jump-to links below to help navigate quickly to your chosen category

Is Kellogg's cereal Gluten free

Kellogg's cereals usually contain barley malt extract which is made from barley and not gluten free. If the product contains less than 20 ppm (Parts per million) then it is labeled gluten free and safe to eat if following a gluten free diet.

Kellogg's has started producing Gluten free cereal in some countries such as Australia and should clearly state Gluten-free on the packaging. Always be sure that any cereal you purchase is labeled gluten-free.

There are many alternative kinds of cereal out there and we can explore what cereals are not gluten free and what are the best gluten free cereals.

Are Rice Krispies gluten free

Kellogg's Rice Krispies are a toasted rice cereal and can be found in most stores. Kellogg's produces Rice Krispy cereal, Rice Krispy snack bars, and cereal bars.

Kelloggs Rice Krispies cereal ingredients are Rice, sugar, salt,and barleymalt extract. As Kellogg's rice Krispies cereal contains Barley it is not gluten free.

Below is a list of alternative Rice crispy gluten free cereal

• Nestle GoFree Rice Pops Gluten-Free Cereal
• Nature's Path, Organic Crispy Rice Cereal
• Freedom Classic Rice Puffsgluten free
• Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice Cereal, Gluten free Breakfast cereal
• Store Free From Range- Many stores such as Aldi, Morrisons, Walmart, and Tesco's have a Free from range that includes Cereals.

Always be sure that any cereal you purchase is labeled gluten-free.

Are Coco Pops gluten free

Kellogg's Coco Pops is a chocolate-flavored toasted rice cereal and can be found in most stores. Kellogg's produces Coco pops cereal, Coco pops rocks, Coco pops snack bars, and cereal bars.

Kelloggs Coco pops cereal ingredients are Rice, sugar, glucose syrup, fat-reduced cocoa powder, salt, cocoa mass,barleymalt extract, and flavorings. As Kellogg's Coco pops cereal contains Barley it is not gluten free.

Below is a list of alternative coco pops gluten free cereal

• Store Free From Range- Many stores such as Aldi, Morrisons, Walmart, and Tesco's have a Free from range that includes Cereals.
• Doves Farm Freee Foods Gluten Free Organic Chocolate Stars- In UK stores
• Malt-O-Meal Cocoa Dyno Bites Gluten free breakfast cereal - Found at Walmart
• Lowan Cocoa Bombs gluten free cereal - In Australia

Always be sure that any cereal you purchase is labeled gluten-free.

Are Corn Flakes gluten free

If you are wondering are Kellogg's corn flakes gluten free then let's have look. Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal ingredients are Maize,barleymalt extract, sugar, and salt. As Kellogg's Corn flakes cereal contains Barley it is not gluten free.

Below is a list of alternative Corn Flakes gluten free cereal

• Nestle GoFree Cornflakes Gluten-Free Cereal
• Nature's Path Organic Mesa Sunrise cereal Flakes gluten free
• Freedom Classic Corn Flakes gluten free
• Barbara's Bakery Corn flakes Cereal gluten free
• Store Free From Range- Many stores such as Aldi, Morrisons, Walmart, and Tesco's have a Free from range that includes Cereals.

Always be sure that any cereal you purchase is labeled gluten-free.

Are Frosted Flakes gluten free

Let's have look at Kellogg's Frosted flakes also known as Frosties to check if they are gluten free. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal ingredients are Maize, sugar,barleymalt extract, and salt. As Kellogg's Frosted flakes cereal contains Barley it is not gluten free.

Below is a list of Frosted flakes gluten free cereal

• Nature's Path Organic, EnviroKidz Amazon Flakes gluten free Cereal
• Project Earth Vegan Pantry Surreal Frosted Flakes
• Store Free From Range- Many stores such as Aldi, Morrisons, Walmart, and Tesco's have a Free from range that includes Breakfast Cereals.

Always be sure that any cereal you purchase is labeled gluten-free.

Are froot loops gluten free

Kellogg's Froot Loops is a mixed fruit-flavored cereal and can be found in most stores. It's a popular choice for kid's cereal. Kellogg's produces Froot loops cereal, Froot Loops Snax, and cereal bars.

Kelloggs Froot Loops cereal ingredients are Cereal flours Including wheat,oat, and maize, sugar, glucose syrup, salt, fruit, and vegetable concentrates, and natural citrus flavoring, and color. As Kellogg's Froot Loops cereal contains Wheat it is not gluten free.

Below is a list of gluten free fruit loops cereal

• Fruity Pebbles, Gluten free Breakfast cereal
• Wholesome Earth, Gluten free Fruit loops
• Malt-O-Meal Fruity Dyno Bites, Gluten free Kids breakfast cereal

Always be sure that any cereal you purchase is labeled gluten-free.

Are Cheerios gluten free

Cheerios is a whole grain cereal and can be found in most stores. It has long been a popular cereal choice but often causes confusion within the gluten-free community as to if it is gluten free. So I looked a little deeper to find out if Cheerios are gluten free.

In the UK - Cheerios are produced by Nestle in the United Kingdom and are made with whole grains which include Wheat and Barley. This means that Cheerios in the UK are not Gluten free.

In Australia and New Zealand - Cheerios are produced by Uncle Tobys in Australia and New Zealand. They are made with whole grains which include Wheat. This means that Cheerios in Australia and New Zealand are not Gluten free.

For those of you that do not have gluten free Cheerios available in your country. Below is a list of gluten free cheerios style cereal

• Doves Farm Freee Foods Gluten Free Organic Supergrain Hoops - In UK
• Freedom Classic Honey-O Crunch- In Australia
• Store Free From Range- Many stores such as Aldi, Morrisons, and Tesco's have a Free from range that includes gluten free multigrain hoops Breakfast Cereals.

Always check that any cereal is labeled gluten free. If in Australia look out for the Coeliac Australia Endorsment label. If in the UK look out for the Coeliac UK cross grain symbol.

Are Trix gluten free

Trix made by General Mill is a fruity shaped and flavored cereal usually popular with kids. General Mills Trix Cereal ingredients are Whole grain corn, Sugar, Rice flour, Corn syrup, Canola oil, Salt, Trisodium phosphate, Natural and artificial colorings.

Trix does not have any gluten-containing ingredients but is not labeled gluten free on the packaging. So it is unclear if they are monitoring for cross-contamination during the manufacturing process.

Are Lucky Charms gluten free

General Mills Lucky Charms Cereal with Marshmallows is a toasted oat cereal with mini marshmallow treats. They have long been a favorite among children for many years.

Lucky Charms ingredients include Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Oat Flour, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Gelatin, Acidity Regulator: Trisodium Phosphate ,Canola Oil, Colour, Flavouring, and Tocopherols. I'm happy to say that Lucky Charms do not have any gluten-containing ingredients and are labeled gluten free.

General Mills state that in the process of making Lucky Charms they check the oats after sifting to be sure that it is below the 20 parts per million of gluten.

Note: Due to the risk of cross-contamination Lucky Charms although have been labeled gluten free may not be suitable for people with celiac disease as they are not made with dedicated gluten-free oats so may be processed in a factory that also handles gluten-containing grains such as wheat.

Is Weetabix gluten free

Weetabix is a popular breakfast cereal in the UK and you can find them in most supermarkets. Although it can now be found in various countries around the world.

Weetabix ingredients include WholegrainWheat, MaltedBarleyExtract, Sugar, Salt, Niacin, Iron, Riboflavin, Thiamin, and Folic Acid. As Weetabix cereal contains Wheat and Barley it is not gluten free.

Below is a list of alternative Weetabix gluten free cereal

• Nutri-Brex guten free cereal
• Weet-Bix Gluten Free - In Australia

I have only found these two options but I will add any that I come across in the future. As always be sure to check any cereal is labeled gluten free.

Gluten free recipes

FAQs

More Gluten free Guides

Gluten free Cereal guide Conclusion

I hope you have found thisgluten free Cereal guidehelpful and it has answered some of your questions regarding what Cereals are gluten free and offered some alternitive gluten free options. I would like to continue to update and add to this guide.

So feel free to leave a comment below or contact me overon Instagramif you have any further questions or want me to investigate and add other brands to thebest gluten-freecereallist that I may have missed.