Nature's Path Espresso Vanilla Cream Flavored Premium Organic Granola is an organic, whole grain-based snack with a flavor profile that combines espresso and vanilla notes, offering a convenient and slightly sweetened option for those seeking a treat with some nutritional value.
The nutrition facts reveal that this granola provides 130 calories per serving, with significant contributions from added sugars (6 grams) and carbohydrates (21 grams). It also includes beneficial nutrients like fiber (3 grams), calcium (15.9 mg), iron (0.819 mg), and potassium (95.1 mg). However, the presence of fairtrade cane sugar, white chocolate chunks, black cocoa powder, and artificial flavors suggests that while it may be minimally processed compared to some other granola options, it is still relatively processed due to its added sugars and refined ingredients.
This product falls into the minimally processed category as it retains whole grains and some natural ingredients, but it leans toward being more processed due to the addition of sugars, artificial flavors, and other refined components like white chocolate chunks. The reliance on fairtrade sugars and organic certification suggests an attempt at healthfulness, but the overall balance of added sugars and processed additives makes it less-than-ideal for those aiming for a strictly whole food diet.
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to this granola, consider making your own using whole oats, natural sweeteners like dates or bananas, and ingredients like nut butter or seeds for added protein and fiber. This approach allows for greater control over the sugar content and overall healthfulness of the snack.
There are 130 calories in a serving of Nature's Path Espresso Vanilla Cream Flavored Premium Organic Granola. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (62%).
| Serving Size | 30g | |
| Calories | 130 | |
| Calories From Fat | 41 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.999g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugars | 6.99g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 5
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 5
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3
A serving of Nature's Path Espresso Vanilla Cream Flavored Premium Organic Granola contains 5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 3 PointsPlus and 5 SmartPoints.
Nature's Path Espresso Vanilla Cream Flavored Premium Organic Granola contains the following ingredients:
Whole grain rolled oats*, fairtrade cane sugar*, sunflower oil*, white chocolate chunks* (cane sugar*, cocoa butter*, whole milk powder*, soy lecithin*, vanilla extract*), fairtrade black cocoa powder* (processed with alkali), sea salt, fairtrade dried coconut*, fairtrade coffee*, flavors* [vanilla, coffee (cream type)], rice starch*, tocopherols (vitamin e).