Purely Elizabeth Double Chocolate Cookie Granola
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Low Sodium
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Purely Elizabeth Double Chocolate Cookie Granola is a sweetened, cluster-style breakfast topping. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is the high amount of added sugar. Overall, it functions as a dessert-inspired accent for plant-based meals.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try it as a crunchy addition to a bowl of fresh berries and coconut yogurt.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a profile heavy in saturated fat and sugars, which drives up the calorie count per serving. A modest amount of fiber helps balance the profile, though the sugar content remains the dominant feature.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Sodium | 85g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 6g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4%% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of gluten-free oats, coconut sugar, and coconut oil. The cookie-like formulation is achieved through a combination of chocolate chunks, alkali-processed cocoa, and natural flavors.
Ingredients
organic certified gluten-free oats, organic coconut sugar, organic coconut oil, chocolate chunks (cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter), organic certified gluten-free oat flour, maple syrup, almond butter, cocoa processed with alkali, chicory root fiber, organic coconut flour, organic chia seeds, natural flavor, leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda), sea salt.
