10 Best Granola in India 2021 - Buying Guide Reviewed By Chef

Granola is considered one of the healthiest breakfast options. It consists of oats, honey or other sweeteners such as brown sugar. It comes in many flavours these days, such as chocolate, cranberries, strawberries, honey, nuts, and more. 

So you can choose accordingly to your taste and preferences. My personal favourite flavour is Kellogg's Crunchy Granola Chocolate & Almonds.

Oats are full of nutrients and fibre. Oats offer many science-backed health benefits such as weight loss, reduced risk of heart disease, control diabetes levels etc. Also, it is always better to use instant oats other than rolled oats as they are pre-cooked and cooks faster.

It is always better to find out granola that has dried fruits and nuts in it, as it increases the nutritional value of granola because of high protein and fibre. 

Dried fruits and nuts contain antioxidants like vitamin E, which can lower body inflammation and prevent cell damage that can cause serious diseases.

Ingredients such as added sugar like corn syrup, maple syrup, brown rice syrup etc., can be harmful to people who have diabetes. It also minimises the health benefits of granola. In such a case, one should find granola that has natural sugar such as jaggery in it.

Always buy a small pack when trying or adding something new to your diet. You can buy granola of different flavours and brands in small packets available, so you can easily compare and check what suits you the best. Some brands also provide combo packs of different flavours, you can prefer that too.

One of the simplest ways to eat granola is with a little bit of milk. You have to heat the milk for 30-40 seconds and add Granola into it. 

Don't heat the granola because it will get too soft and will not taste good. The only drawback in having it with milk is that milk contains fat, decreasing the nutritional benefit of granola.

In case you are intolerant to lactose, always use soy milk with your granola. Soy milk is a good source of potassium and can be fortified with vitamins A, B-12, and D and Calcium. 

It contains as much protein as cows milk, yet it is lower in calories. It is also naturally free of cholesterol and contains no lactose.

Granola is often high in sugar, but adding yoghurt makes it a more balanced meal and adds calcium, vitamins, protein, and minerals. Therefore, granola with yoghurt not only tastes better but also nutritious.

For example - Yogurt Parfait is a famous dessert with a layering of yoghurt with granola, nuts and fresh fruits topped with whipped cream.

Adding fresh fruits to your granola is a very healthy way of making your meal full of nutrients. Also, if you're not comfortable with granola flavour or other added contents, you can easily add your favourite fruits on the top, so your granola bowl tastes as your preference and suits your appetite. I usually prefer adding berries on the top of my granola bowl.