This dark chocolate almond granola cereal is a blend of whole grains, nuts, and natural sweeteners, offering a crunchy texture and rich chocolate flavor.
The product provides a good source of calcium, fiber, and protein, but it also contains added sugars and processed ingredients like organic milled cane sugar and cornstarch, which may contribute to its overall glycemic impact. While it includes some whole and minimally processed components, the presence of additives such as molasses and natural flavor raises concerns about its overall health profile compared to more straightforward, unprocessed foods.
This product falls into the processed category due to the inclusion of added sugars, syrups, and other formulated ingredients, making it less aligned with the minimalist standards of whole or minimally processed foods. The reliance on natural flavor and added sugars suggests a higher degree of processing relative to an ideal whole food.
Given its relatively high sugar content and processed nature, a healthier alternative would be to choose whole grains, nuts, and natural sweeteners like unsweetened cocoa powder or fresh fruit for a more nutrient-dense option.
There are 250 calories in a serving of Simply Nature Dark Chocolate Almond Granola Cereal. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (63%).
| Serving Size | 58g | |
| Calories | 250 | |
| Calories From Fat | 72 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugars | 12g | |
| Protein | 5.97g | 12% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 9
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 9
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 7
A serving of Simply Nature Dark Chocolate Almond Granola Cereal contains 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 7 PointsPlus and 9 SmartPoints.
Simply Nature Dark Chocolate Almond Granola Cereal contains the following ingredients:
Organic whole rolled oats, organic milled cane sugar, organic brown rice flour, organic expeller pressed canola oil, organic chocolate chips (organic cocoa liquor, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter), organic almonds, organic cocoa (processed with alkali), organic cornstarch, organic oat syrup solids, organic molasses, natural flavor, salt, organic barley malt syrup, mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e to maintain freshness).