Start with whole oats

Oats are the backbone of any granola. Whole rolled oats give you the cluster and the chew, plus fibre that keeps a bowl satisfying. If oats aren't near the top of the ingredient list, the granola is mostly filler.

Real nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds bring crunch, flavour and healthy fats. Look for whole, recognisable pieces rather than dust, and a generous hand. Our Original uses top-grade cashews alongside the oats.

How it's sweetened

Granola needs a little something to bind and caramelise. The honest options are natural: a little honey or a natural syrup, used sparingly. Be wary of long lists of sugars hiding under different names.

What to leave on the shelf

Skip granolas heavy with refined sugar, palm oil, artificial flavours or a list of ingredients you can't pronounce. The best granola is mostly food you'd recognise in your own kitchen.