Are Sugar Puffs High In Syns? - Our Guide

If you're used to having a sweet breakfast you might be wondering if you can have sugar puffs on the slimming world or if they are too high in syns?

Sugar puffs have around 6 syns a serving making them very high in syns, we would suggest having this cereal as the occasional treat to avoid using too many syns on the plan.

In our guide below, we will discuss why sugar puffs are so high in syns as well as some low syn alternatives to this cereal if you are looking for a sweet breakfast.

Why Are Sugar Puffs So High In Syns?

At 6 syns for a 30g serving, sugar puffs are extra high in syns, consuming up to nearly half of your daily syn allowance, two portions would cost you 12 syns in total, so we would suggest measuring out your portions to stay on track with your syns.

Sugar puffs get their high syn values from the sugar, the wheat puffs are mixed with sugar and honey to create their sweet taste, with one portion having 6g of sugar, meaning you should consume this cereal in moderation to avoid consuming too much sugar.

Low Syn Alternatives To Sugar Puffs

If you find Happy Monster sugar puffs to be too high in syns, we've listed some other low syn sweet cereals below for a sweet snack or breakfast when you feel like it.

• Nestle Shreddies Frosted Cereal 560G - 7.5 syns for 40g portion.
• Kellogg's Frosted Wheats 500G - 7.5 syns for 40g.
• Curiously Cinnamon Cereal 565G - 6.5 syns.
• Oreo O's Cereal 350G - 6 syns.
• Nestle Golden Nuggets Cereal 565G - 6.5 syns.
• M&S Blueberry Wheat Cereal 500g - 7.5 syns.
• M&S Honey Nut Corn Flakes 500g - 7 syns.
• Tesco Pillows Chocolate Nut Cereal 375G - 6.5 syns.
• Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Chocolate Clusters 450G - 10.5 syns.
• Nestle Cheerios Honey Cereal 575G - 6.5 syns.
• Kellogg's Cereal Frosties 1Kg - 6.5 syns.
• Kellogg's Coco Pops 480G - 6.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Honey Hoops Cereal 375g - 6.5 syns.
• Lucky Charms Cup Frosted Toasted Oat Cereal with Marshmallows 48g - 8 syns.
• Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Cereal 375g - 6.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Mini Cinnamon Buns Cereal, Limited Edition 375g - 6.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Choco Hazelnut Squares Cereal 375g - 6.5 syns.
• Cookie Crisp Chocolatey Chip Cookie Cereal 500g - 6.5 syns.

Final Words

Overall, Sugar Puffs are a very high syn cereal, having 6 syns a portion and up to 6g of sugar a serving too, we would therefore suggest only having this cereal as a sweet treat in moderation or choosing some low syn alternatives above.

To further reduce your syns we recommend going for a high fibre plain cereal such as oats then adding your sugar or fruits to get the right amount of sweetness while having control over the syns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.