Granola - Cake in Disguise!

Granola =  piles of sugar

Commercial varieties of granola are often loaded with enough added sugar to rival a slice of chocolate cake. Homemade granola recipes are often no better, calling for ample amounts of refined sugar, maple syrup, honey and other sweeteners.

Granola bars and cereals are widely marketed as wholesome and natural, or made with whole grains, which helps to give the products a health halo. But experts say they are junk foods in disguise. Even the USA  federal government’s dietary guidelines label granola as a grain based desert placing it in the same category as cookies, doughnuts and cake!

A cup of Nature Valley Oats ’n Honey Protein Granola has 24 grams of sugar and actually contains more sugar than protein by weight. Nature Valley also has a Peanut Butter ’n Dark Chocolate Protein Granola that has 30 grams of sugar per cup. Bear Naked Honey Almond Granola has 20 grams of sugar per cup.

By comparison, a slice of chocolate cake with frosting has 26 grams of sugar. A cup of ice cream has 28 grams of sugar. A regular Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut has 10 grams of sugar, according to the Krispy Kreme website.

At its most basic level, granola is just super sweet, crunchy oatmeal.

If you like granoala look around for home made recipes and make your own. Just serach "low carb granola "
*Always look for recipes that have the carbs, proteins, fat and sugar content listed and remember to follow the portions for appropriate serving size.

Here is one that looks very good.

Chocolate & Orange Spiced Granola