The 10 Best Organic Cereal Brands

Who doesn’t love to start the day with a quick and easy bowl of cereal? Whether you prefer something sugary sweet or something on the healthier side, there are so many brands making organic cereals, granolas, oats, and more. We rounded up the best cereal brands, each of which have organic and vegan cereal options, and want to know your favorite.

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Family-owned and operated company SunRidge Farms makes a selection of organic oatmeals and granolas, including Organic Tahitian Vanilla Nut Granola, Organic Raspberry Crunch Granola, and Organic Steel Cut Oats. Founded in 1982, SunRidge Farms has over 3,000 solar panels, which provide more than 50 percent of the company's energy; the company often sells in bulk to reduce packaging waste; and SunRidge Farms supports environmental charities including the Organic Farming Research Foundation.

One Degree Organic Foods specializes in products made with sprouted grains, seeds, and legumes. These products include a variety of organic cereals, granolas, and oats, such as Sprouted Brown Rice Crisps, Sprouted Oat Vanilla Chia Granola, and Sprouted Cacao Nib Instant Oatmeal. Most of One Degree Organic Foods' products are plant-based and gluten-free, and the company's website highlights the stories of its organic farmers.

Bob's Red Mill, which was founded by Bob Moore in 1978, makes a number of organic cereals, most of which are oat-based. These offerings include a few flavors of oatmeal cups; Protein Oats and Scottish Oatmeal; and hot cereals in flavors like Oat Bran, Creamy Wheat, and Creamy Buckwheat. In addition to being organic, many of Bob's Red Mill's cereals are also vegan, whole grain, and gluten-free.

Arrowhead Mills makes a handful of organic cereals, including Spelt Flakes, Puffed Kamut, and Bulgur Wheat; and many of the brand's cereals are vegan. Since its founding in 1960, Arrowhead Mills has prioritized both environmental and nutritional standards. In fact, the company's founder, Frank Ford, was concerned about pesticides and herbicides in agriculture, and founded his company to prioritize organic farming.

Kashi makes three USDA organic cereals: Blueberry Clusters Cereal (which is vegan), Warm Cinnamon Oat Cereal, and Honey Toasted Oat Cereal. On its website, Kashi has a detailed report breaking down its emissions and sustainability practices. The company also supports "Certified Transitional" farms, which are farms in the midst of the three-year process to being certified organic by the USDA.

Full Circle Market makes a handful of certified organic cereals, several of which are plant-based, including the Organic Toasted Oats Cereal, Organic PB Blasts Cereal, and Organic Raisin Bran Cereal. The company aims to provide customers with affordable, high-quality foods, with a focus on organic, gluten-free, and vegan options. Full Circle Market is also a supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Food for Life, which was founded in 1964 with a mission of providing food to health-conscious customers, makes nine sprouted cereals. All nine cereals are certified organic and vegan, and flavors include Flax Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal, Raisin Flake Cereal, and Flax & Chia Sprouted Flake Cereal. These cereals are largely high in fiber, flourless, and full of plant protein; Food For Life also abstains from refined sugar, shortening, and preservatives.

Fully organic company Nature's Path makes a number of cereals, granolas, and oatmeals, all of which are certified USDA organic, and many of which are vegan and gluten-free. Products include Whole O'S Cereal, Gorilla Munch Cereal, and Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola. Nature's Path offers some of its products in varying sizes, including larger-than-typical bags and 25-pound bulk boxes, which can help reduce packaging waste. The family-owned company prioritizes sustainability and organic advocacy.

Purely Elizabeth makes superfood cereal in four flavors, a wide variety of granolas, and oatmeal packets, pouches, and cups. Many of Purely Elizabeth's products are certified organic; many are also vegan, gluten-free, and enriched with prebiotic fiber. Purely Elizabeth is a Certified B Corp, a woman-owned company, and guided by its three pillars of action: empowering communities, responsible sourcing, and using business for good.

Living Intentions makes four different superfood cereals, each of which is certified USDA organic. The cereals are also all plant-based, sprouted, and contain live enzymes. Flavors offered are Banana Hemp, Blueberry Blast, Cacao Crunch, and Radiant Raspberry. Living Intentions' mission is to promote a "vibrant and healthy" lifestyle with its nutritious foods.