Nature Valley Protein Crunchy Granola Makes Breakfast Even Better

posted by Stacie on April 29, 2015 // 2 Comments »

We are granola lovers in this house. I have always loved granola but it did take me a while to bring my husband around to loving granola as much as I do. Did you know that skipping breakfast can lead to unhealthy habits all day? Once I told my husband this he was on board with trying granola.

What I really love about granola is that little crunch that I get is so satisfying and delicious. Nature Valley made granola even more exciting by adding protein to it. This protein gets me through the morning by making me feel strong and energized. Did you know that having breakfast every morning can improve your mental performance and is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

ABOUT NATURE VALLEY® GRANOLA

Nature Valley® Granola is a deliciously versatile product that can be added on top of many other foods or used as an ingredient for everyday meals and snacks. Whether it is on a salad, on top of yogurt, alone as a quick snack or added crunch in your favorite recipes, you can easily incorporate Nature Valley® Granola into your every day meals.

FIND NATURE VALLEY® PROTEIN GRANOLA IN THESE DELICIOUS FLAVORS

Nature Valley® Oats ‘n Dark Chocolate Protein Crunchy Granola has clusters of whole grain oats and dark chocolate chunks. This was one of our favorite flavors as I am a lover of dark chocolate in anything. Even better when it is added to yogurt!

Nature Valley® Peanut Butter ‘n Dark Chocolate Crunchy Protein Granola features clusters of whole grain oats, dark chocolate pieces and a touch of peanut butter for a simple way to add protein throughout your day. This is my husband's favorite. He always finds anything with peanut butter to be perfect for his breakfast.

Nature Valley® Cranberry Almond Protein Crunchy Granola combines clusters of whole grain oats, real almonds and sweet cranberry pieces. This is perfect for trail mix or as a snack on its own. Grab a handful and try it out!

Nature Valley® Oats ‘n Honey Protein Granola has clusters of whole grain oats and a sweet touch of honey. This is perfect addition to your morning yogurt or as a topping to a bowl of fruit.

We tried all four flavors pictured above and everyone in the house loved them. Just look at this delicious goodness:

BREAKFAST PARFAIT RECIPE

We have been making this quick, delicious recipe for years and everyone who tries it loves it!

1 cup of Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon of natural strawberry preserves
1/4 cup of frozen mixed fruit
2 tablespoons of Nature Valley® Oats ‘n Honey Protein Granola

Add yogurt to cup and mix in preserves. Top with mixed fruit and granola. The frozen fruit adds a delicious touch along with the crunchy granola making this the perfect way to start your morning. Enjoy!