A low cal granola?

(deactivated member)
on 1/10/17 10:52 am

I am not trying to be a Debbie Downer. I know somethings can be a trigger food for us. I know something like granola would end up being eaten more than I should be. 

Put crushed almonds in your yogurt if you want crunch.

 

Roma
on 1/15/17 9:32 am
RNY on 06/15/15

Thanks for sharing this. Granola is 100% a trigger food for me.

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supershopper
on 1/10/17 12:15 pm

granola generally is all high carb due to ingredients. If you want the crunch maybe look for alternatives to granola, Hemp hearts, chia, powder PB, ground flax seeds-

you can always pintrest it and get some alternatives. Other idea is protein cookies from kay's naturals- they aren't too bad, taste like cinnamon toast crunch cereal

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Neesie57
on 1/11/17 8:22 pm
VSG on 08/04/15

If you're looking for crunch, I have a suggestion.  I put 2 Tbls or Textured Vegetable Protein, TVP,  on my yogurt.  It adds great crunch, and 6 grams of protein.  The TVP is rather bland, but it adds so much crunch, it's almost like cereal.  I use the Bob's brand, and I get it at Whole Foods, Sprouts or Mother's Market.

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Paula1965
on 1/12/17 10:53 am
VSG on 04/01/15

Not granola but if you are looking a crunch that tastes good try Pom brand pomegranate arils. I get them at Costco

http://www.pomwonderful.com/pomegranate-products/freshfruit/ pom-wonderful-fresh-pomegranate-arils/

 



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Sharon SW-267
GW-165 CW-167 S.

on 1/13/17 1:21 am - PA
RNY on 12/22/14

When I first read your question, by thought was - low cal granola, now's there's an oxymoron.  After reading a few of the suggestions that people' posted - I'm still thinking that.  But I agree with the various nut based mixtures as a substitute for granola.   I also will throw a blue berry or 2 or just some walnut pieces, but I got to goal weight before I experimented with anything beyond the very basics. 

 

 

Sharon

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