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Nature's Path Organic Granola, Flax Plus Pumpkin
Cereal & Breakfast
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Nature's Path Organic Granola, Flax Plus Pumpkin

Nature's Path
11.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
260
Calories
6g
Protein
10g
Sugars
45mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nature's Path Organic Granola, Flax Plus Pumpkin is the kind of breakfast staple you’ll find on the cereal and granola shelf of the natural foods aisle, shelved near other organic cereals, mueslis and baking oats rather than sugary kids’ cereals. Shoppers will spot it alongside other Nature’s Path lines, trail mixes and nut-forward snacks. It suits quick weekday breakfasts, weekend brunch bowls, lunchbox add-ins or grab-and-go road-trip fuel. The brand positions itself as an organic, non-GMO alternative for health-minded consumers — think busy parents, environmentally conscious shoppers and folks who favor whole-food ingredients with transparent labels. Packaging leans earthy and simple (Nature’s Path’s familiar logo and ingredient callouts), emphasizing organic certification, whole grains, and simple-sounding ingredients as a health halo rather than bright kid-focused graphics. This is not marketed as a children’s product but as a pantry staple for adults who want “real” ingredients. In plain language, it’s a commercially baked granola made from whole rolled oats, seeds and sweeteners — processed into clusters with added oil and syrups to make it shelf-stable and crunchy. Sensory notes: expect small, crunchy clusters studded with toasted pumpkin seeds and flax, a toasty oat backbone, a hint of cinnamon spice and a lightly sticky sweetness from brown rice syrup and cane sugar; soy oil keeps clusters crisp. Typical use is spooned over yogurt or milk, scattered on smoothie bowls, eaten by the handful as a snack, or used as a topping in baking. The 11.5 oz package is designed for pantry storage and repeated openings during a week of breakfasts and snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75
Servings per Container: 6
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars9g18%
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, rolled, oats*,, cane, sugar*,, soy, oil*,, brown, rice, flour*,, pumpkin, seeds*,, flax, seeds*,, brown, rice, syrup*,, sea, salt,, molasses*,, rice, starch*,, cinnamon*., *Organic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy 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?

Although made from whole grains and seeds, the product is industrially produced into sweetened, oil-coated clusters using added syrups and processing steps typical of ultra-processed foods. The presence of multiple added sweeteners and processed ingredients supports a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Nature's Path Organic Granola, Flax Plus Pumpkin

The Flax Plus Pumpkin granola is a pretty solid choice for a breakfast or snack option, especially if you're looking for something organic! It packs in whole grains, seeds, and a decent amount of fiber, which can keep you feeling full. Just keep in mind that it does have added sugars, so it's all about balance and how it fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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