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Back To Nature Granola, Vanilla Almond Agave
Cereal & Breakfast
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Back To Nature Granola, Vanilla Almond Agave

Back to Nature
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
5g
Protein
8g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Back To Nature Granola, Vanilla Almond Agave is positioned on the breakfast and cereal aisle, typically shelved near other granolas, mueslis, and natural-brand cereals and nut clusters. You’ll often find it adjacent to yogurt toppings and baking mixes, where shoppers assembling quick breakfasts or snack bowls browse. It fits occasions like a relaxed weekend brunch, a grab-and-go back-to-school breakfast, or as a component in meal-prep Sunday for topping yogurt and fruit. The brand leans into a “better-for-you” naturals positioning — clean, simple packaging art and the Back to Nature name evoke rustic, wholesome American pantry staples aimed at health-conscious adults who want indulgence without feeling guilty. Label characteristics emphasize “natural” and simple-ingredient messaging; you’ll spot claims like actual almonds and whole grain oats and a mention of organic agave syrup rather than kid-focused characters or bright primary colors. Packaging is a grocery-friendly cardboard box with an inner bag or resealable pouch, easy to pour from; the eating ritual is spooning clusters over yogurt, milk, or snagging handfuls straight from the bag. Sensory notes: toasted, crunchy oat clusters with little almond shards, a light safflower-oil gloss and sweet vanilla-almond aroma with a honeyed-agave sweetness and slightly chewy brown rice crisps. Processing context: while built from recognizably whole ingredients (oats, almonds), the recipe includes added syrups, processed crisps and concentrated fibers and preservatives for shelf life — a commercially processed granola designed for convenience and flavor consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate32g12%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Rolled, Oats,, Cane, Sugar,, Organic, Agave, Syrup,, Brown, Rice, Syrup,, Brown, Rice, Crisp, (Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Brown, Rice, Syrup,, Sea, Salt),, Almonds,, Safflower, Oil,, Oat, Fiber,, Chicory, Root, Fiber,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, than, of, Vanilla, Extract, (Water,, Ethyl, Alcohol, and, Extractives, of, Vanilla),, Mixed, Tocopherols, (for, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (added sugars, brown rice crisps, concentrated fibers, mixed tocopherols) and is formulated for shelf life and consistent sensory appeal, matching characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Back To Nature Granola, Vanilla Almond Agave

It depends on your definition of healthy! This granola is a solid choice for a breakfast or snack option, thanks to its whole grain rolled oats and 5 grams of fiber per serving. However, it does contain added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

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