Granola Bites
What is Granola Bites?
Granola bites are small, often bite-sized pieces of granola. Granola is a breakfast and snack food typically made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, usually baked until crisp. The bites are formed by combining these ingredients, baking the mixture, and then breaking it into smaller, manageable pieces.
Is Granola Bites gluten-free?
Oats, a primary ingredient, are naturally gluten-free but can be cross-contaminated with wheat, barley, or rye during processing, so certified gluten-free oats are used for gluten-free products.
Is Granola Bites a major allergen?
Granola bites frequently contain common allergens such as tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts), peanuts, and sometimes soy.
What is Granola Bites used for?
Manufacturers add granola bites to products to provide a crunchy texture, a sweet flavor, and often to incorporate whole grains.
Is Granola Bites safe?
As a composite food item, the health implications of granola bites depend entirely on their specific ingredients and nutritional profile.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add granola bites to products to provide a crunchy texture, a sweet flavor, and often to incorporate whole grains. They are commonly found in snack mixes, breakfast cereals, and as toppings for yogurt or other desserts. They serve as a convenient, pre-portioned snack component.
Health notes
As a composite food item, the health implications of granola bites depend entirely on their specific ingredients and nutritional profile. They can contribute whole grains, fiber, and protein, but may also contain varying amounts of added sugars and fats. The FDA does not regulate "granola bites" as a single food additive; instead, its individual components are subject to regulation. There is no specific JECFA or EFSA evaluation for "granola bites" as a whole. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars and consuming no more than 10 grams of added sugars per meal.
Allergen info
Granola bites frequently contain common allergens such as tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts), peanuts, and sometimes soy. Oats, a primary ingredient, are naturally gluten-free but can be cross-contaminated with wheat, barley, or rye during processing, so certified gluten-free oats are used for gluten-free products.
Foods that contain Granola Bites
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General Mills, Inc.
Cereal, Dried Blueberries, And Honey Granola Bites Trays, Cereal, Dried Blueberries, And Honey Granola Bites
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
411kcal
5.5Protein
9.6Fat
76.7Carbs
General Mills, Inc.
Cocoa Puffstm, Dried Cherries, And Dark Chocolate Granola Bites Go Box Cereal, Cocoa Puffs, Dried Cherries, And Dark Chocolate Granola Bites
High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving
397kcal
5.9Protein
7.3Fat
79.4Carbs
General Mills, Inc.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal, Dried Blueberries, And Dark Chocolate Granola Bites Go Box Trays, Chocolate Peanut Butter
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
412kcal
8.8Protein
11.8Fat
73.5Carbs
General Mills, Inc.
Cereal, Dried Cherries, And Honey Granola Bites, Cereal, Dried Cherries, And Honey
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
389kcal
5.6Protein
6.9Fat
80.6Carbs
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