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Bob's Red Mill Granola  Cereal Peanut Butter Granola
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Bob's Red Mill Granola Cereal Peanut Butter Granola

Bob's Red Mill
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
6g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob's Red Mill Peanut Butter Granola is a shelf-stable, 11-ounce packaged granola you’re likely to spot in the cereal/granola aisle or the natural foods section of a grocery store, often shelved near other cereals, mueslis, nut butters and baking staples. The brand leans on a heritage, whole-grain positioning—employee-owned, founder-signed salutations, and straightforward ingredient calls like “whole grain oats” and “real maple syrup”—so it appeals to shoppers seeking a back-to-basics breakfast or snack option. This granola is marketed for everyday occasions: breakfast with milk or yogurt, topping for weekend brunch bowls, portable handfuls for road trips or hiking, and quick back-to-school snacks. The label carries familiar health halos—“whole grain,” visible nuts, and “organic coconut oil”—plus friendly copy about being toasted and golden brown; it does not shout kid-focused gimmicks, but its crunchy clusters and peanut-butter promise have broad family appeal. Sensory details: expect crunchy, toasted oat clusters studded with roasted peanuts and sliced almonds, a warm peanut-and-maple aroma, and a satisfyingly brittle texture that breaks into buttery crumbs when spooned over yogurt. Packaging is standard retail—an 11-ounce consumer package designed for pantry shelving and repeated scooping into bowls. Processing context: made from recognizable ingredients but combined, sweetened, baked into clusters and packaged for long shelf life, it’s a processed packaged cereal rather than a minimally altered whole food. Rituals: spooned over yogurt for a quick breakfast, eaten by the handful on hikes, or mixed into baked goods to add crunchy peanut notes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 10
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein4g
* 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,, Roasted, Peanuts,, Brown, Sugar,, Maple, Syrup,, Organic, Coconut, Oil,, Peanut, Butter,, Natural, Peanut, Butter, Flavor,, Salt,, Tocopherols, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Almonds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is made from whole ingredients (oats, nuts) but includes added sugars, oils and flavoring and is baked and packaged as a ready-to-eat product, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Bob's Red Mill Granola Cereal Peanut Butter Granola

The Peanut Butter Granola has a wholesome mix of whole grain oats and peanuts, which provide some fiber and protein. It’s not a superfood, but it’s a tasty option for breakfast or a snack. Just keep in mind that it does contain added sugars, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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