Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, OAT BLENDERS with honey & almonds
Whole food · Breakfast Cereals
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This is a crunchy, ready-to-eat oat cereal blend, sweetened with honey and studded with sliced almonds. It offers a satisfying mix of textures, from the toasted oat clusters to the nutty almond pieces, with a warm, honey-kissed sweetness. Nutritionally, it's a significant source of carbohydrates and provides a decent amount of dietary fiber per serving.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 80% carbs · 11% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its perfect balance of sweet honey flavor and satisfying crunch from the oats and almonds. It's a versatile staple, enjoyed with cold milk, sprinkled on yogurt, or eaten straight from the bag as a quick snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high carbohydrate and added sugar content can lead to rapid blood sugar spikes, making it a less ideal choice for those managing diabetes or insulin resistance. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein and fat, like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts, and be mindful of portion size. It also contains common allergens like oats (may be processed in facilities with wheat/gluten) and tree nuts (almonds).
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from complex carbohydrates.
- Contains dietary fiber which aids in digestive health.
- Offers a convenient and fast breakfast or snack option.
- Includes almonds, a source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
- Typically fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Malt-O-Meal, the brand behind this cereal, was founded in 1919 and is known for pioneering the sale of cereal in bulk bags rather than just boxes, a practice that continues today.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 3.1 g |
| Energy | 379 kcal |
| Energy | 1586 kj |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.9 g |
| Ash | 7.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 77.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 33.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 41.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 61.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 204 mg |
| Potassium, K | 240 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 453 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 17.9 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 29.6 mg |
| Thiamin | 2.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 2.0 mg |
| Niacin | 23.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 2.7 mg |
| Folate, total | 667 ug |
| Folic acid | 648 ug |
| Folate, food | 19.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1121 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 7.5 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1876 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 144 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.6 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 3.6 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.62 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this cereal gluten-free?
While oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed in facilities that also handle wheat. You should check the packaging for a certified gluten-free label if you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.
How does it compare nutritionally to other sweetened cereals?
It generally has a higher fiber content than many sugary children's cereals due to the whole oats, but its sugar content (over 20g per 100g) is still relatively high. It provides more sustained energy than a pure rice or corn cereal.
Can I use this cereal in baking?
Absolutely. It's excellent as a crunchy topping for fruit crisps, mixed into cookie dough, or as the base for no-bake energy bites. Its honey and almond flavor adds a nice dimension to baked goods.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.79 kcal/g · 8% calories from protein · 6.1 g fiber · 20.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.89 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.