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This Store-Bought Granola Is Actually Healthy for You

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Georgetown chapter.

Purely Elizabeth is one of the healthiest granola brands on the market, and it appeals to just about every dietary demographic. Certified vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, this company is all about incorporating the best-for-you ingredients without compromising flavor.

Organic coconut palm sugar stars as the nutrient-dense, low-glycemic sweetener, while organic coconut oil serves as an easily-digested energy booster. Various nuts and seeds create the perfect crunch and are accompanied by even more healthy sidekicks, depending on the flavor you choose. Some are grain-free, while others are enhanced with ancient grains or probiotic cultures. Here’s a breakdown of these three irresistibly-delicious varieties.

1. Ancient Grain

You can’t go wrong with these classics. Featuring various dried fruits and ancient grains, these flavors are simultaneously simple and nutrient-rich.

Main Ingredients: amaranth, quinoa, chia, millet, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, coconut oil, coconut sugar, gluten-free oats

Benefits: omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, amino acids, protein

Flavors: Original, Cranberry Pecan, Blueberry Hemp, Pumpkin Fig

2. Probiotic

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Alyssa Cronin

Made with GanedenBC30, a special probiotic that remains stable throughout the baking process, this granola is the first of its kind. It’s just as satisfying for your immune system and digestive health as it is for your taste buds.

Main Ingredients: probiotic cultures, amaranth, quinoa, chia, millet, coconut oil, coconut sugar, gluten-free oats

Benefits: only 5-6 grams of sugar per serving, and two servings provide maximum probiotic benefits for a healthy gut

Flavors: Maple Walnut, Chocolate Sea Salt

3. Grain-Free

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Alyssa Cronin

Avoiding grains in your diet? Purely doesn’t discriminate. This grain-free version skips the oats and grains, leaving you with deliciously-crispy clusters of nuts, seeds, and creamy cashew butter.

Main Ingredients: cashews, hemp, chia seeds, cashew butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar

Benefits: omega-3 fatty acids, sulfur, iron, 5 grams of protein, only 4-5 grams of sugar, and 9 grams of carbohydrates per serving

Flavors: Coconut Cashew, Banana Nut Butter

Summer 2017 Remote Intern for Spoon HQ. Proud flexitarian, health nut, and fruit enthusiast.