Granola, often compared to muesli, is typically baked with a sweet syrup such as honey, maple syrup, or golden syrup. This delightful treat is inherently sugary, and due to my personal inclination towards sugar addiction, I indulge in it sparingly. The finest granolas are characterized by their golden clusters; they strike a balance of sweetness (ideally under 10% for low sugar and over 15% for high) complemented by a hint of salt and an assortment of whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. My favorites also include toasted coconut for added depth and flavor without significantly increasing the cost.
The quality among the granolas tested was impressively high overall.There were nutty bargains alongside indulgent treats packed with sugar and surprisingly healthy options that maintained low sugar content.
Top Supermarket Granolas
Best Overall:
Eat Natural Low-Sugar Granola
£4.10 for450g at Sainsbury’s (91p/100g)
★★★★☆
This granola features medium-roasted oats combined with generous portions of toasted coconut along with sunflower seeds,almonds,pumpkin seeds flavored with buckwheat—all while maintaining just a modest sugar level at only4.4%, thanks to natural sweeteners like coconut blossom nectar.
Best Value:
Tesco Finest super Nutty Granola
£3 for500g at Tesco(60 p /100 g)
★★★☆☆
This classic granola boasts dark roasted oats mixed with spelt barley alongside15% nuts including almonds—sweetened moderately at12%. While it does contain some flavoring that might potentially be unnecessary; it’s still an excellent value option.
Additional Options …
Scrumshus Premium granola:
£4 .80for500g at Waitrose (£96 p per100 g)
★★★★☆
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£295for360gatWaitrose (£82per100g)
★★★★☆
A wholesome yet savory blend featuring small clusters crafted from dark-roasted oats,puffed brown rice,buckwheat,and quinoa enrichedwith various nuts/seeds using extra virgin olive oil while keeping added sugars minimal(<9 .7%).Includes dates,dried carrots,chicory root too!
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£550for360gatOcado (£153per100g)
★★★★☆
A unique small-batch creation made in the UK featuring cacao-rich rye clusters naturally sweetened using upcycled British apple pulp alongwithmaple syrup—fortified generouslywithsunflowerseeds,hazelnuts,andextra virgin rapeseed oil! With only11%sugar,thisismy top pickforhealth-consciousconsumers!