Product: Bakery on Main Gluten-Free Apple Raisin Walnut Granola – $6.49+
I know.
It sounds like there is a lot going on with this granola. Not just apple walnut or apple raisin, but Apple Raisin Walnut…because why should you settle for less when sometimes more is better?
A part of me is glad I ate this one after I had the Rainforest Granola. While I still love every bite of that one, there was just something so flavorful and delicious about the Apple Raisin Walnut variety. Honestly. It had the perfect level of sweetness and enough components to keep the texture interesting. Let me tell you, my palate was anything but bored.
While the dehydrated apple bites, the raisins, and the chopped walnuts are the headliners, there is so much more to this granola to meet the eye. Adding a nice crunch are gluten-free corn flakes. In the mix, you’ll likely discover flax seeds, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. So, it is definitely a nice mix of textures. And if that wasn’t enough, it is sweetened with honey, cinnamon, and raisin juice. Yes…raisin juice.
Like I said about the previous one, the only thing that troubles me is the amount of sugar listed on the nutrition information. While this granola is packed with the healthy fats your body needs, that sugar level, standing at a rather high 8 grams, is a bit shocking to see. But…I suppose with it being granola I shouldn’t be too picky. But, it just doesn’t seem like the best choice when stacked up against other options out there.
That being said, Bakery On Main certainly does granola well. I was blown away by the fantastic flavors and crunch that came with this one. The intermittent dried apple and raisin lent a nice chewiness to an otherwise crunchy granola. And those walnuts were a needed salty (but not too salty) addition to the entire combination. It just worked and it worked well.
If you are a fan of granola…then I highly recommend checking out the gluten-free options that Bakery on Main has to offer. You can normally find them in your local grocery stores or natural food stores. They haven’t disappointed me yet. I hope to enjoy more of these…one handful at a time.
So good!
The Celiathlete 