Organic Pumpkin Spice Granola Bark — TREAT
Munch or Dump rates Organic Pumpkin Spice Granola Bark by Trader Joe's TREAT — score 50/90.
This is a chocolate snack wearing a granola name — organic dark chocolate is the very first ingredient, followed by oats, seeds, and multiple sweeteners. The ingredients themselves are clean and organic with nothing artificial, but it is sugar and fat heavy. Enjoy it as a seasonal treat, not a wholesome breakfast.
Why this verdict
- Indulgent, chocolate-forward snack — organic dark chocolate is the first ingredient
- Multiple sweeteners stacked: cane sugar, maple syrup, and added sugar
- Sugar and fat heavy (cocoa butter, coconut oil), best treated as a dessert
- Simple, organic, recognizable ingredients — no artificial additives, colors, or emulsifiers
Ingredients (11)
- organic dark chocolate (moderate) — First ingredient — brings cocoa antioxidants but also cane sugar and fat.
- organic rolled oats (safe) — Whole grain providing fiber.
- Organic Pumpkin Seeds (safe) — Whole seed with magnesium and healthy fats.
- Organic Maple Syrup (moderate) — Added sugar, one of several sweetener sources.
- ORGANIC PUMPKIN PUREE (safe) — Whole-food source of the pumpkin flavor and some vitamin A.
- Organic corn flakes (moderate) — Refined corn flakes carrying additional cane sugar.
- Organic roasted almonds (safe) — Whole nut adding protein and healthy fat.
- organic coconut oil (moderate) — High in saturated fat; used to bind the bark.
- Organic Sugar (caution) — Additional standalone added sugar on top of chocolate and maple syrup.
- organic quinoa (safe) — A whole pseudo-cereal seed; complete plant protein, fiber, magnesium and iron, naturally gluten-free.
- Pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove) (safe) — Real spices; no artificial flavoring.
Healthier alternatives
- Bio&Me Low Sugar, Naturally Gut-Loving Granola
- Bio&Me Granola Super Nutty
- Bio&Me Cocoa & Hazelnut Protein Granola
- Original Ancient Grain Granola
- Jordans No Added Sugar Triple Nut Granola