Nature's Path - Peanut Butter Granola Review

I love to win things! 

Recently I've been participating in Nature Savvy's facebook talks and twitter parties. They happen to land on my lunch break because I'm in Central Time Zone, and they are Pacific. I don't mind eating, and following along. I learn something every single time! I have to say that I've never participated in twitter parties except for a few times. I never know if I'm putting the information out right. I've won a few things through Nature Savvy though! 

I must have been doing something right.

Once they had someone from Nature's Path as a guest. I love their products. I used to buy their Pumpkin Flax Granola from Costco when we were members. It was so good! I missed it! 

I was super happy to win one of their products. I was tempted to buy what I loved, but decided to buy something new: Peanut Butter Granola. It did not disappoint any of my family! 

We don't have cereal often, but my boys do love granola and oatmeal. Nature's Path is one of their favorites!

Ways We Eat It:

• Sometimes I just put a little on top on plain Greek Yogurt.

• Other times I have a small bowl full with plain unsweetened almond milk.

• It tastes good alone for a snack, but we usually have it for breakfast.

There was a time in my life where I tried getting a sugary cereal - like most kids eat. Mica said, "I can't eat this stuff!" I've been buying, or making healthy cereals ever since.

Healthy:

• This cereal is USDA Organic
• It's listed as being Non GMO
• 4 Grams of Fiber
• 30 Grams of Grains
• 7 Grams of Protein

Ingredients:

• Rolled Oats
• Evaporated Cane Juice
• Soil Oil
• Peanut Butter
• Brown Rice Flour
• Roasted Peanuts
• Oat Syrup Solids 
• Sea Salt
• Tocopherols (Natural Vitamin E)
• Molasses

All the ingredients are organic.

My kids have never appeared to have any nut allergies. I do find that the boys and I are sensitive to milk. I've read, and have been told that if you have skin allergies like eczema it's best to stay away from cow's milk. We do have plain Greek yogurt, but try and stay away from milk if possible. We use unsweetened almond milk. At times I make our almond milk.

Nature's Path granola was in the natural section of the grocery store. Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

What is your favorite healthy cereal, or granola for the morning?

Disclaimer: I received any Nature's Path product, and chose Peanut Butter Granola. I was not asked to review this product. I wrote this post, and was not influenced at all with an opinion. I only review things that I find interesting, or that would benefit my readers or family.

Tropical Traditions Organic Brown Rice Syrup Review and Giveaway!

Tropical Traditions sent me Organic Brown Rice Syrup to review and giveaway!  
This giveaway is open to US and Canada.

I decided to try out the recipe Chocolate Almond Granola that I found on their site. Yummy!

Directions: 

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

Combine the brown rice syrup, coconut oil, almond butter and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed. Fold in the oats and add the rest of the ingredients stirring to coat.

Once mixture is well combined pour onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes in preheated oven, stirring once. Let cool and enjoy!

My boy's and I loved it alone! Then this morning Mica asked to have some in his plain Fage Greek yogurt. We mixed in some blueberries to. For my breakfast, I made some plain oatmeal, added the yogurt, berries and sprinkled granola on top. It was so good!!!!!!! I also tried the brown rice syrup in my coffee. Yummy to!

About Tropical Traditions Organic Brown Rice Syrup:

• Gluten Free
• Certified Organic
• Ideal sweetener for hypoallergenic diets
• Easy to digest
• Great source of sustainable energy
• Non-distinct flavor
• Complements a wide variety of foods
• It is made without the use of any cane or beet sugars (no cane juice crystals), corn syrups, or other refined sweeteners of any kind

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Fiber Plus

• I made the boy's and I some cereal this morning. 
• They love it! ;)

1. Plain oatmeal (one serving). I made it on the stove. I sprinkled flaxseed in the oatmeal.
2. Added blueberries.
3. Added plain yogurt.
4. Sprinkled granola on the top.

• Mica sits down and says, "Yes! I love Fiber Plus Blueberry Cereal!"
• I explained how I made the cereal, and that it isn't Fiber Plus.
• Too cute! I love this kid!