Granola
itsjessiewilliams
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Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
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Okay for what?7
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I don't see anything in there that would raise a red flag for me, but it depends on how far into the whole "chemicals are bad, too many ingredients are bad, if I can't pronounce it" rabbit hole you've gone.
I just eat food I like, and hit my calorie protein and fiber goals. I find granola is too calorie dense and low volume for me, but if you have the calories for it and you like it, go for it. The internet is full of people telling you everything that exists in the universe is bad for you.
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Granola is a huge calorie hit. If you decide to use it, I would highly suggest you weigh out the serving in grams.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p115 -
If you are worried about the additives there are a lot of recipes online to make granola, and it's very straightforward.1
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Granola is pretty calorie dense.
I usually add chia seeds (1/4 tsp), unsweetened coconut flakes (1 tbsp) chopped raw nuts (usually hazelnut s 1/2 tbsp) to my yogurt.3 -
Most of the added stuff is vitamins and minerals. Is this a flake cereal with granola clusters? I'm confused as to why wheat flour and sugar would be listed higher in the ingredients than rolled oats otherwise.
And do measure portions careful and with a food scale. Cereal portions are notoriously tiny, especially the calorie-dense ones like granola.6 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Granola is a huge calorie hit. If you decide to use it, I would highly suggest you weigh out the serving in grams.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p1
This. Granola basically = sugared fried oats. (Not really sure how it ever came to get so universally equated with being 'health food'). It's very, very, very calorie dense (great if you are backpacking up a mountain, not necessarily a great idea if you are sedentary and trying to lose weight).
Nothing wrong with the ingredients (other than the combo being a bit of a sugar and fat bomb with miniscule protein) - although that list looks more like a 'multi-grain' cereal with granola in it. But no ingredients that look inherently bad (as long as you are not celiac or diabetic). As someone else pointed out, the longer-named ingredients are all added vitamins.
Just check that the calories and macros will fit what you need, and that the serving size for those calories will work for you (it may be depressingly tiny). And you may want to weigh out the servings.2 -
Those ingredients are not "additives". They are enriching the oatmeal with nutrients that were lost during processing. This is extremely common with grains that have been processed to make them more palatable and easier to chew, so that all you have to do is stick it in the microwave or on the stove for a few minutes. Otherwise, you would have to do all the work yourself to make it edible and not have the benefit of enrichment.3
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What's the percentage of sugar?
It's better to make granola at home and there is alot of different online recipes
This is the one i used and it's delicious
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vanilla-almond-granola/1 -
itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
Though these ingredients aren't "red flags" my favorite brand lately is Wildway. Super simple ingredients and AMAZING flavors/texture.
I get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MGv20M0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
Though these ingredients aren't "red flags" my favorite brand lately is Wildway. Super simple ingredients and AMAZING flavors/texture.
I get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MGv20M
That to me is trail mix, after I picked out all the oat clusters and ate them because they are the best part, not granola.
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pancakerunner wrote: »itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
Though these ingredients aren't "red flags" my favorite brand lately is Wildway. Super simple ingredients and AMAZING flavors/texture.
I get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MGv20M
That to me is trail mix, after I picked out all the oat clusters and ate them because they are the best part, not granola.
To each their own. 1 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Granola is a huge calorie hit. If you decide to use it, I would highly suggest you weigh out the serving in grams.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p1
This. Granola basically = sugared fried oats. (Not really sure how it ever came to get so universally equated with being 'health food'). It's very, very, very calorie dense (great if you are backpacking up a mountain, not necessarily a great idea if you are sedentary and trying to lose weight).
Nothing wrong with the ingredients (other than the combo being a bit of a sugar and fat bomb with miniscule protein) - although that list looks more like a 'multi-grain' cereal with granola in it. But no ingredients that look inherently bad (as long as you are not celiac or diabetic). As someone else pointed out, the longer-named ingredients are all added vitamins.
Just check that the calories and macros will fit what you need, and that the serving size for those calories will work for you (it may be depressingly tiny). And you may want to weigh out the servings.
"Sugar fried oats"
True. My favorite "healthy" (lol) cereal growing up was cracklin' oat bran. Don't even bother to look at the ingredients/nutrition in those. Soooo good with half and half though! 3 -
itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
As others have said, granola packs a big calorie punch.
If I wanted a granola-type breakfast, I'd mix raw rolled oats into Greek yogurt and berries the night before and perhaps add a sprinkle of nuts in the AM.
Otherwise known as "overnight oats".
However, that's not enough protein for my breakfasts. If the same is true for you, you could add a half scoop of protein powder as well. Or just have eggs 2 -
pancakerunner wrote: »itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
Though these ingredients aren't "red flags" my favorite brand lately is Wildway. Super simple ingredients and AMAZING flavors/texture.
I get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MGv20M
To me, "grain-free" granola is an oxymoron. It's like vegetable-free salad or fruit-free apple pie, only more so. (Because there is, after all, "tuna salad" and "mock apple pie," but granola without oats needs to get its own name.)3 -
kshama2001 wrote: »itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
As others have said, granola packs a big calorie punch.
If I wanted a granola-type breakfast, I'd mix raw rolled oats into Greek yogurt and berries the night before and perhaps add a sprinkle of nuts in the AM.
Otherwise known as "overnight oats".
However, that's not enough protein for my breakfasts. If the same is true for you, you could add a half scoop of protein powder as well. Or just have eggs
I would just mix my oats, yogurt, berries, and nuts together in the morning and call it muesli (yeah, I know, more typically milk for the dairy ingredient), because all you young whippersnappers inventing new names for stuff people have been eating for years need to GET OFF OF MY LAWN!! (I'm looking at you, "bone broth"!)9 -
I prefer to just toast my own rolled oats and and add them to my yoghurt with blue berries, flakes almonds and date syrup. That way I know the exact calories I’m getting.0
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »itsjessiewilliams wrote: »Im looking to start having granola, yogurt and berries for breakfast. I never bought granola before are these ingredients okay or should i look for another kind.
WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, SUGAR, GRANOLA CLUSTERS (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CRISP BROWN RICE (BROWN RICE, SEA SALT, BROWN RICE SYRUP), HONEY, CORN STARCH, VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), SLICED ALMONDS, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CALCIUM-D-PANTOTHENATE, FOLIC ACID, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), ZINC OXIDE)
As others have said, granola packs a big calorie punch.
If I wanted a granola-type breakfast, I'd mix raw rolled oats into Greek yogurt and berries the night before and perhaps add a sprinkle of nuts in the AM.
Otherwise known as "overnight oats".
However, that's not enough protein for my breakfasts. If the same is true for you, you could add a half scoop of protein powder as well. Or just have eggs
I would just mix my oats, yogurt, berries, and nuts together in the morning and call it muesli (yeah, I know, more typically milk for the dairy ingredient), because all you young whippersnappers inventing new names for stuff people have been eating for years need to GET OFF OF MY LAWN!! (I'm looking at you, "bone broth"!)
I like the way the yogurt "cooks" the oats when mixed together ahead of time, but I'm with you re bone broth 1 -
Depends on your goals but I personally would tend to avoid anything where the second-highest ingredient is sugar.2
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Do you like it?
Does it fit into your calories and nutrition goals?
Do you feel okay after eating it?
All substitutions and suggestions aside, those are the three questions I ask when I'm evaluating a food. If all three answers are yes, then it's probably a fine inclusion in your overall diet. If the answer to any of them is no, then you might consider something else (and you've got plenty of completely different options in this thread if you opt to go that route)5 -
SnifterPug wrote: »Depends on your goals but I personally would tend to avoid anything where the second-highest ingredient is sugar.
I wouldn't avoid it completely, but would save it for dessert or a bed time snack rather than have it for breakfast.0 -
I use to eat granola and yogurt every morning. The main thing i didnt like was the amount of sugar the granola had.0
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I'd be eyeing the calorie content more than the ingredients. Granola is a jerk.8
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I’ve always equated granola with a clever marketing ploy to sell the sweepings from a cereal factory floor!
Something about it tastes weirdly dry and dusty to me. Plus calories! 🤯1 -
The most delicious granola I ever tasted was from Yotam Ottolenghi, which he sells it in the trattoria section of his London restaurants as well as online.
https://ottolenghi.co.uk/ottolenghi-granola-shop
Found a recipe for it online from one of his cookbooks.
http://tastypi.blogspot.com/2012/08/ottolenghis-granola.html
When I typed it into the recipe builder, I discovered a 50g serving was 460 kcal.3 -
The best one I ever had was from here.
https://lucysgranola.com/store/Original-Granola-3-Sizes-p563601790 -
The most delicious granola I ever tasted was from Yotam Ottolenghi, which he sells it in the trattoria section of his London restaurants as well as online.
https://ottolenghi.co.uk/ottolenghi-granola-shop
Found a recipe for it online from one of his cookbooks.
http://tastypi.blogspot.com/2012/08/ottolenghis-granola.html
When I typed it into the recipe builder, I discovered a 50g serving was 460 kcal.
Eek! That’s a hefty calorie count! 😱
That, no doubt, is why it was the best granola you ever tasted! 😂4 -
I recently discovered this baked granola - not too bad on the calories or sugar and so delicious! I'm addicted! https://healinghomefoods.com/shop/baked-granola/0
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Granola makes a great addition to raw rolled oats. I use about 1/3 granola to 2/3 raw rolled oats. Add 1% or skim milk and fresh fruit and it is a breakfast.1
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