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Bob's Red Mill Granola Cranberry Almond
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Bob's Red Mill Granola Cranberry Almond

Bob's Red Mill
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
7g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob's Red Mill Granola Cranberry Almond arrives on shelves as a familiar entry in the cereal/granola aisle and the natural foods or breakfast section, often displayed near other mueslis, granolas, bulk oats and baking flours. You’re most likely to spot it alongside nutty mixes, dried fruit, and yogurt toppings rather than next to sugary kids’ cereals. It fits into morning routines and casual snacking — spooned over yogurt or milk for weekday breakfasts, packed as a crunchy snack for road trips, or scattered on smoothie bowls for weekend brunch. Bob’s Red Mill positions itself as a heritage, whole-grain brand that appeals to health-conscious shoppers, home bakers, and families who value recognizable ingredients and “real food” cues; marketing leans on authenticity, artisanal milling roots, and ingredient transparency rather than flashy kid-oriented mascots. The front label highlights whole grain oats, almonds and cranberries, creating a natural health halo, though this particular product does not carry an organic badge. On-pack language emphasizes simple ingredients and real fruit while avoiding cartoonish designs — it reads as grown-up and pantry-friendly. Processing context: this is a commercially prepared granola made from whole ingredients with added sweeteners and oils and standard preservation measures. Sensory: expect clusters of toasted oats with a crunchy-chewy texture, chewy candied cranberries, crunchy almond and pumpkin seed bits, and a warm maple-brown-sugar sweetness with coconut oil mouthfeel. Packaging is a small 11-oz retail package intended for repeated scooping or spooning into bowls, and the ritual is one of quick, textured breakfasts or grab-and-go nibbles from a pantry jar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 10
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein3g
* 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,, Cranberries, (Cranberries,, Sugar,, Sunflower, Oil),, Coconut, Oil,, Brown, Sugar,, Almonds,, Pumpkin, Seeds,, Coconut,, Salt,, Vanilla, Extract, (Water,, Cane, Sugar, Alcohol,, Vanilla, Bean, Extractives),, Mixed, Tocopherols, (Antioxidant)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower 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 not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made mainly from whole ingredients (oats, nuts, seeds, fruit) but contains added sweeteners, oils and a preservative (mixed tocopherols) from commercial processing, placing it in the processed foods category (NOVA 3).

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Common Questions about Bob's Red Mill Granola Cranberry Almond

That's a loaded question! Bob's Granola is made with wholesome ingredients like whole grain oats and almonds, which can be a good source of energy and nutrients. However, it does contain added sugars (7g per serving), so if you're watching your sugar intake, it's worth considering how this fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

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post-workout
road-trip

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