Those who eat breakfast alone and have coeliac disease
They’re looking for granola with a clear gluten-free label and packaging that makes it easy to weigh out a single serving.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Those who also compare nutritional values
They want to compare things such as protein and sugars per 100 g across gluten-free options, even if that means considering a larger bag.
Those who also have a nut or soya allergy
They need to check the ingredients and information about other allergens present or that may be present for each flavour. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you about these.
What should you look for in granola for one?
First, check the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare the pack size, followed by the nutritional information and other allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Gluten-free labelling | Read the label and ingredients on the current packaging, especially for granola containing oats. | If I have coeliac disease, I don’t want to assume granola is suitable just because oats are listed as an ingredient. For around 46% of consumers, confirmed gluten-free suitability is the top priority. |
| Serving size and packaging | Compare the net weight and any stated serving size; check whether servings are actually individually wrapped. | When I’m having breakfast on my own, I want to be able to weigh out a manageable amount without mistaking a stated serving size for separate packs. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Nutritional value and other allergens | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per serving, and read the allergen information for your chosen variety. | I want to choose between gluten-free varieties based on their ingredients, while taking any other allergies I have into account. Around 18% of consumers give these additional criteria priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming granola containing oats is gluten-free
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, oats can become contaminated with gluten-containing cereals during production. So oats alone don’t tell you whether granola is suitable for someone with coeliac disease.
Look for a clear gluten-free label on the current packaging. If it contains oats, also look for the Crossed Grain symbol.
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Mistaking a stated serving size for individually wrapped portions
Albert Heijn lists six 40 g servings for AH Glutenvrij Granola, but sells it in a 250 g bag. The servings aren’t individually wrapped.
Check the type of packaging and, if you like, weigh out portions at home using clean utensils that are free from gluten residue.
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Only checking for gluten
The varieties discussed may also contain or mention nuts, peanuts or soya. This is important if you have an allergy as well as coeliac disease.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack you’re buying.
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Relying on an old ingredients list
A product’s ingredients and allergen information can change, even when the name looks familiar.
Use product information to compare options, but check the label on the pack you’ve bought again before eating it.
Brands to consider
AH Glutenvrij
The AH Glutenvrij Granola discussed here is sold in a 250 g bag. Albert Heijn states a serving size of 40 g and says it is produced in a completely gluten-free environment.
- A stated serving size makes it easier to weigh out a portion for one.
- These aren’t individually wrapped portions. This variety contains oats and almonds, and may also contain soya and other nuts.
Holie's
The Gluten Free Granola Protein Nuts discussed here is a gluten-free variety in a 330 g bag. Jumbo lists 22 g of protein per 100 g for this variety.
- The nutritional information gives you a clear point of comparison per 100 g.
- This isn’t a single serving. The variety contains soya, hazelnuts and almonds, and may contain peanuts and other nuts.
Free Of gluten
The crunchy granola with nuts and honey discussed here comes in a 340 g bag. Jumbo lists this product as gluten-free and says it is registered with the Crossed Grain symbol.
- The product information specifies both the pack size and its gluten-free status.
- The bag doesn’t contain individual portions. This variety contains hazelnuts and soya; Jumbo lists 21 g of sugars per 100 g.
Granola on Joybuy
These Holie's varieties are gluten-free granola with peanuts and chocolate: one 330 g bag and a multipack of six 330 g bags. Compare the size if you’re buying for one; you’ll need to weigh out your own portions from either option rather than unwrap an individually packed breakfast serving.
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Holie's Granola Glutenfree Peanut Chocolate, 330 g
A bag for anyone who wants to weigh out their own breakfast portions rather than use individually wrapped servings.
The product name states that this is gluten-free granola and that the pack contains 330 g. If you have a peanut, nut or soya allergy, check the current allergen information. If you have coeliac disease, read the gluten-free label on the packaging.
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Holie's Granola Glutenfree Peanut Chocolate, 6 × 330 g
A multipack to consider if you want six bags and plan to weigh out your own portions at home; the six bags aren’t six individual breakfast servings.
The product name states that the pack contains six bags of 330 g each. If you have a peanut, nut or soya allergy, check the current allergen information. If you have coeliac disease, read the gluten-free label on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Is granola made with regular oats suitable for someone with coeliac disease?
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, oats can be contaminated with gluten-containing cereals. If you have coeliac disease, choose an oat product with an appropriate gluten-free label on the current packaging.
Does ‘six servings’ mean the granola is individually wrapped?
No: the six stated 40 g servings of AH Glutenvrij Granola are all in one 250 g bag. The Holie's Protein Nuts 330 g and Free Of gluten nut and honey 340 g varieties discussed here also come in bags from which you take a serving yourself.
Should I check for nuts and soya in gluten-free granola too?
Yes, if those allergens are relevant to you. The AH, Holie's and Free Of gluten varieties discussed contain or may contain different allergens. So check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pack, not just the gluten-free label.