Granola cookie

A granola cookie is a chewy, hearty treat that blends the classic cookie format with the textured, clustered ingredients of granola. It typically features rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, often bound with butter or oil. This fusion snack is popular in health-conscious baking and modern cafes, particularly in North America and Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Granola cookies are generally high in carbohydrates and healthy fats from oats, nuts, and seeds, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein. A single cookie (about 40-50g) can provide around 180-220 calories, along with dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally interesting because it transforms traditional granola—often eaten as a loose cereal—into a portable, handheld format without losing its whole-grain benefits. Culturally, it reflects a broader trend of 'functional snacking,' where treats are designed to offer sustained energy and satiety rather than just empty calories.