Vanilla Almond Butter Nut Granola — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Vanilla Almond Butter Nut Granola by purely elizabeth. TREAT — score 45/90.

A genuinely clean, whole-food nut and seed granola, but coconut sugar and coconut oil make it a sweet, calorie-dense indulgence rather than an everyday health food.

Why this verdict

• Coconut sugar is the #4 ingredient, ahead of the almonds and almond butter
• Calorie-dense and fat-heavy from nuts plus added coconut oil (about 170 cal per 1/3 cup)
• Clean, recognizable whole-food base with no artificial additives or emulsifiers
• Easy to over-pour, so the sugar and calories add up fast

Ingredients (12)

• Organic Pumpkin Seeds (safe) — Whole seed, good source of magnesium, zinc and healthy fat
• organic sunflower seeds (safe) — Whole seed with vitamin E and healthy fats
• Cashews (safe) — A genuine whole-food ingredient adding healthy fats and texture.
• ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR (moderate) — Added sugar; barely different from cane sugar metabolically despite the health halo
• Almonds (safe) — Real nuts, good fats and protein.
• Organic Coconut Flakes (safe) — Whole food, high in saturated fat but minimally processed
• almond butter (safe) — Small amount of real nut butter contributing fats and flavor.
• organic coconut oil (moderate) — Refined/pressed oil, very high in saturated fat and calorie-dense
• Organic Chia Seeds (safe) — Whole seed, omega-3s and fiber
• organic cinnamon (safe) — Spice, negligible amount
• Sea Salt (safe) — Standard seasoning in small amounts.
• Vanilla Extract (safe) — Real flavoring in tiny amount.