Depending on the brand you choose, granola can have a place in a balanced diet.

Below, find the worst granolas to avoid, then pick up one of these13 Healthiest Granola Brandsinstead.

So you won’t find any real fruits, seeds, and nuts in this pick.

Top view of granola with yogurt, chocolate drops and almond nuts for healthy breakfast on grey concrete background

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That’s just 3 grams shy of the amount of sugar in aKitKat bar!

That’s why it’s so important to always check the ingredient list and nutrition label.

Don’t be fooled by Safe + Fair’s unfair serving sizesjust skip this granola altogether.

Nature Valley Oats and Dark Chocolate Protein Granola

Nature Valley

And again, a half cup is a small serving.

So you won’t get any fruits and seeds.

quaker simply granola

Quaker

Simple Truth Mixed Berry Granola

Kroger

safe and fair birthday cake granola

Safe and Fair

365 organic oat honey granola

Whole Foods

Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds

Quaker

safe and fair chocolate chip cookie dough granola

Safe and Fair

Bear Naked Fruit & Nut Granola

Bear Naked

honey bunches of oats honey roasted granola

Honey Bunches of Oats

good gather french vanilla almond granola

Target