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Bear Naked 100% Natural Granola, Maple Pecan
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Bear Naked 100% Natural Granola, Maple Pecan

Bear Naked
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
6g
Protein
12g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bear Naked 100% Natural Granola, Maple Pecan sits in the breakfast aisle alongside other granolas, mueslis and specialty cereals — often shelved near granola bars, nut mixes and baking nuts. Shoppers spot the resealable 12 oz bag with warm brown and amber graphics promising maple, praline pecans and cinnamon. It is a grab for busy mornings, weekend brunches, yogurt toppings, lunchbox add-ons or handful snacks on road trips. The brand positions itself as a nature-forward, flavor-first choice: “100% Natural” and Non-GMO Project verified copy speak to health-conscious parents and millennial shoppers who want an indulgent yet wholesome image. Marketing leans on rustic forage-and-bear storytelling, artisanal-sounding ingredients and a homey “approved by bears” persona rather than clinical nutrition claims. Labels emphasize natural ingredients and whole grain content (20 g whole grains per serving) while avoiding organic certification; sugar sources like maple syrup, honey and cane syrup are presented as more natural sweeteners despite being added sugars. In plain processing terms, this is a commercially blended and baked granola — it mixes whole ingredients (oats, pecans, flax) with multiple syrups, oils and a natural flavor, then bakes and clusters them. Sensory experience: warm maple-cinnamon aroma, brittle clusters with soft-baked chew, crunchy praline pecan chunks and a slightly sticky sweetness. Rituals include spooning over yogurt, pairing with milk, or snacking straight from the bag. The product fits squarely into American grocery culture as a cross between wholesome breakfast and indulgent snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate43g16%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein6g
* 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, Oats,, Maple, Syrup,, Praline, Pecans, (Pecans,, Sugar,, Tapioca, Syrup,, Coconut, Oil,, Salt,, Rosemary, Extract, For, Freshness),, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Honey,, Whole, Oat, Flour,, Brown, Rice, Syrup,, Oat, Bran,, Dried, Cane, Syrup,, Ground, Flax, Seeds,, Molasses,, Natural, Flavor,, Cinnamon,, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (brown rice syrup, dried cane syrup, natural flavor, expeller pressed canola oil) and is a commercially processed, reconstituted granola product, placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Bear Naked 100% Natural Granola, Maple Pecan

Bear Naked's Maple Pecan granola has some nutritious elements, like whole grain oats and flax seeds, which can be great for adding fiber to your diet. However, it also contains added sugars, so calling it 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. If you're looking for a balanced breakfast, it can fit in nicely alongside some yogurt or fruit!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
post-workout
road-trip

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