Simple Ingredients
Whole Grain Rolled Oats
The big benefit from whole grain oats is primarily that they are low in fats and have a high proportion of soluble fiber. Also, the fiber in oats contains beta glucans, a compound that works in the digestive system to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream and slow down the rate at which blood sugar rises in your body. This can help reduce risks associated with diabetes. And because oats have such a high content of complex carbohydrates, they are a great source of energy. Health professionals widely recognize the benefits of eating oats combined with a healthy lifestyle of exercise and a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol.*
Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Canola was cultivated on the prairies of Canada using traditional breeding methods to produce a vegetable oil low in saturated fats but also high in the healthier unsaturated fats. Specifically, canola oil is higher in the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) than any other commonly used cooking oil. ALA is a type of fat that your body needs but can’t produce. Canola is in the same cruciferous plant family (Brassicaceae) as healthy vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, and turnip. If you eat healthy fats instead of the saturated ones – and don’t go overboard on the calories - studies show that you might see benefits in the form of lower blood pressure and a better cholesterol profile.*
Honey
Honey has been used as a natural sweetener for thousands of years. It is high in the sugars dextrose (fructose) and levulose (glucose) which are absorbed by the body in ways that help keep blood sugar levels steady. These natural sugars provide a great source of energy in an active lifestyle. One of the other interesting properties of honey is that its chemical composition makes it act like a natural preservative. There are even some studies that indicate honey can have antiseptic and antibacterial benefits.*
Maple Syrup
Pure maple syrup is natural and organic. It is mostly sucrose and water and has been used as a natural sweetener dating back to aboriginal societies in North America and Europe. Researchers have found that maple syrup also contains small amounts of compounds that are known antioxidants, the class of molecules that have been shown to reduce the incidence of many diseases. Maple syrup is generally low in minerals, but it contains “nutritionally significant amounts” of zinc and manganese, which are necessary for muscle and neurological health.*
Small Batches
We start with the same four simple ingredients: oats, non-GMO expeller pressed canola oil, honey and maple syrup
We then bake everything in small batches, about 6-7 pounds per pan. The granola gets a quick toss halfway through...
Then add nuts (or skip if it's one of our nut-free flavors!)
Finally the pans come out for a quick cool and are ready to be bagged. And that's it! Our baking process is as simple as our ingredients