Cereal or granola topping
Cereal or granola topping is a crunchy, sweet, and often nutty mixture designed to add texture and flavor to breakfast bowls, yogurt, or desserts. It typically includes rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a binder like honey or maple syrup, baked until golden. While its roots are in American and European health food movements, it has become a global pantry staple.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is generally high in carbohydrates and healthy fats, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium, with a typical serving containing around 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
Per 1/3 cup (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Granola was originally developed in the late 19th century as a health food, and its modern form was popularized by the counterculture and back-to-nature movements of the 1960s and 70s. Nutritionally, its combination of fiber, protein, and healthy fats can help promote satiety, making it a popular choice for sustained energy.
