Granola ?

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Juliette320
Juliette320 Posts: 144 Member
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Is homemade granola or homemade granola bars good? I've read that it really isn't good for you, I'm guessing "fat" wise...? Idk opinions please!

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  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
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    IMO it is way too many calories to make it worth it.
  • Juliette320
    Juliette320 Posts: 144 Member
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    What causes all the calories?
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
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    What causes all the calories?

    Carbs and fat.
  • saritaskr
    saritaskr Posts: 1
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    My fitness instructor just told me the other day that it's the sugar. It has a lot more sugar than people think... I didn't know that before.
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member
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    Oats, nuts and often dried fruits are the main components. Add to that the fact that most granolas are "bound" by honey or another type of sugar, and you get a food that is very calorie dense. If you want to have some that's fine, but just remember that a little goes a long way.

    IMO there is just way too much of everything (calories, sugar, fat) in it, even if it's homemade (and I have tried more than a few recipes), to make it a regular part of my diet.
  • glassgallm
    glassgallm Posts: 276 Member
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    I make my own granola with whole oats, sunflower seeds, walnuts, dates, dried cranberries, just a touch of honey and only a 1/4 cup of canola oil in the whole recipe. Entering each ingredient on the recipe creator, I come out with 215 calories/1/3 cup serving without milk. This keeps me pretty full all morning.
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
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    If it's homemade it depends on the recipe. But even the best is really only usable as a garnish or sprinkling. I make it homemade from a Jane Brody recipe and will use small amounts in yogurt.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
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    I freakin' LOVE granola! It is REALLY high in calories, though.
  • skinnylizzard
    skinnylizzard Posts: 460 Member
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    It can be healthy in moderation, lots of fiber and nuts and seeds have healthy fats. Try it sprinkled on non fat vanilla yogurt-YUMMY!!!!!
  • chazbo35
    chazbo35 Posts: 79 Member
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    I absolutely love granola too but as someone already stated, its just not worth it. Perhaps for just a snack or once in a while thing in small quantities. Not all granola's are obviously created equal. Check into different kinds for yourself and see whats out there and you decide in your own diet =)
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
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    I found Chappaqua Crunch granolas. They are 110-120 cals per 1/3 cup! MUCH less sugar than most on the market. I like to add a couple tablespoons to my yogurt for either breakfast or a night time snack. They even have a couple that are gluten free. Check them out!

    http://chappaquacrunchgranola.com/Pages/about.html
  • Juliette320
    Juliette320 Posts: 144 Member
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    I was really going to make my own mainly as a snack or breakfast. Im going to look into healthy recipes and see. I'm not looking to make it sweet and fat just healthy. Thank all of you (:
  • Juliette320
    Juliette320 Posts: 144 Member
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    What causes all the calories?

    Carbs and fat.

    When I asked I meant what part of the actual granola mixture lol (:

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