Purely Elizabeth Double Chocolate Cookie Granola
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
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 addition to a morning meal.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it sprinkled over a bowl of coconut yogurt with fresh berries.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a high concentration of calories and saturated fat for a small serving. These are balanced by a helpful amount of fiber and a low sodium count.
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 product is built from gluten-free oats, coconut sugar, and coconut oil. The formulation is further refined with chocolate chunks, maple syrup, and chicory root fiber to create a processed, cookie-like consistency.
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.
