Review of 'Nature's Path' Hemp Plus Granola

Nature's Path -- Hemp Plus Granola (vegan)
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Summary: I was expecting a denser granola. This one is a lighter, very crunchy and crispy texture. There are pockets of chewiness that add a nice texture. It's perfectly sweet for me, and I was using unsweetened soymilk. The flavour is nutty, syrupy and just really tasty. It's not a cereal I'd have on the regular since it is a little high in calories, but it's definitely a nice treat to have granola for breakfast for a week.

Where to buy: Fortinos, Bulk Barn

Ingredients: rolled oats*, evaporated cane juice*, soy oil*, brown rice flour*, flax seeds*, hemp seeds*, oat syrup solids* (oat syrup solids*, tocopherols), sea salt, molasses*.

*Organic.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3/4
Calories: 260
Fat: 10g
     Saturated fat: 1.5g
     Trans fat: 0g
     Omega-6: 4.5g
     Omega-3: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 45mg
Potassium: 180mg
Carbohydrate: 36g
     Fibre: 5g
     Sugars: 10g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 15%

Ah, so refreshing to see such lovely ingredients! All wholesome and non-GMO. It is rather high in calories for only 3/4 cup, but this is generally the norm for most granola. I'd say it's worth it given the great ingredients and the nutrition profile. Don't be scared of the 10g of fat, because there are healthy omegas involved. Relax!

I really like that it's low in sodium and has a solid amount of fibre, protein, and iron. Adding about 1/2 cup of your favourite milk makes for a boost in calcium and protein and makes for a well-rounded meal.

Other Granola varieties (all vegan):

• Kirkland Signature by Nature’s Path Organic Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds
• Peanut Butter Granola
• Chia Plus™ Coconut Chia Granola
• Pumpkin Flax Plus® Granola
• Ginger Zing Granola
• Pomegran Cherry Granola
• High Fibre Cinnamon Raisin Granola
• Vanilla Almond Flax Plus™ Granola

Brand (quoted from the Nature's Path website):

• Family-owned and operated
•  Certified non-GMO and organic; non-GMO Project verified
• Fairtrade certified
• "We source all our ingredients as locally as possible to our production plants."
• "...over 78% of the weight of ingredients we purchase comes from organic farmers in North America."
• "Some of the ingredients we have committed to purchasing are Fairtrade Certified cocoa, sugar cane, molasses, and spices." 
• Gardens for Good Project