If you’re brunching alone and want to avoid leftovers
The weight of a pack isn’t the same as the amount you serve in one bowl. Check the recommended portion, how many portions are in the bag and how to store the rest, as shown on the packaging.
Who is this choice relevant to?
If you compare nutritional information
Compare the sugars, fibre and ingredients in similar products per 100 g, even if the front of the pack makes a nutritional claim. Voedingscentrum points out that manufacturers set their own portion sizes.
If you need to take allergies into account
Check the allergen information on the current pack before buying or serving granola. Ingredients and information about possible traces of allergens can vary between varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
Decide how much you want to measure out for one bowl and whether you’ll use the rest. Then compare the ingredients and choose a flavour that suits your brunch.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
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| Portion and leftovers | Check the pack weight and recommended portion size, then decide whether you’ll use any leftover granola later. | If I’m only making one bowl, I don’t want to be left with lots of granola just for that. Around 45% of consumers say getting a suitable portion size is a priority. |
| Nutritional information | Compare sugars and fibre per 100 g in similar products, and read the ingredients list. | A claim on the front doesn’t tell me enough about what’s going into my brunch bowl. For around 33% of consumers, ingredients come first. |
| Flavour and texture | Choose a flavour that goes well with what you’re serving, and check the ingredients if you have allergies. | For a simple brunch bowl, I mainly want a flavour and crunchy texture that go well with the rest. Flavour is the first thing around 22% of consumers consider when choosing. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a small bag is one portion
Even a 350 g bag contains several portions. For example, Albert Heijn lists nine 40 g portions for its 350 g Granola noten 0% toegevoegd suiker.
Use the portion size on the label as a starting point for your bowl, and store the rest according to the instructions on the packaging.
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Relying only on a claim on the front of the pack
A claim doesn’t tell you how all the nutritional values and ingredients in one granola compare with those in another variety.
Compare similar products per 100 g and read the ingredients list too. According to Voedingscentrum, portion sizes set by manufacturers can make comparisons per portion misleading.
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Checking for allergens only when serving
Granola can contain ingredients that aren’t suitable for every guest. Zonnatura lists wheat, almonds, cashew nuts and soya, among other ingredients, in its Granola Amandel Cashew.
Before buying and serving, read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’ve chosen.
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Assuming an old range is still available
Jumbo lists its 140 g Bakkers Granola Chunks pack as no longer available in its online range. So don’t base your shopping plans on that pack.
Check what’s currently available shortly before your brunch, and read the label on the pack you buy.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells granola under its own name, including in 350 g and 500 g bags.
- AH Granola noten lists a 40 g portion and 13 portions per 500 g bag, which can help you plan for several brunches or breakfasts.
- When you buy it, check the current ingredients, nutritional information and allergens on the pack.
Quaker Cruesli
Cruesli is crunchy muesli, available in different flavours and varieties positioned around various nutritional features.
- The range gives you a choice of flavours and ingredients if you’d like to serve crunchy muesli.
- Read the full label for each variety. The name alone doesn’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are in the pack you’ve chosen.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells its own 500 g granola alongside granola from other brands, including 330 g packs.
- You can compare the pack weight with the number of portions you expect to use.
- Jumbo says a 140 g pack shown previously is no longer available in its online range.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists granola in varieties including super berry and super nutty.
- These flavours give you a starting point if you’re choosing granola for your brunch based on taste.
- Lidl says this granola is only available in store. Check the packaging there for portion sizes, nutritional information and allergens.
ALDI / Golden Bridge
ALDI lists 500 g bags of Golden Bridge Granola with nuts and seeds or with red fruit.
- A 500 g bag is an option if you want to use the granola after your Easter brunch too.
- It isn’t individually packed as a single portion, so measure out the amount you need for one bowl.
Zonnatura
Zonnatura’s granola range includes Classic Crunchy, Crunchy Cacao and Amandel Cashew.
- The different flavour profiles can help you choose a topping for brunch.
- Zonnatura says its Amandel Cashew variety contains wheat, almonds, cashew nuts and soya, among other ingredients. If you have allergies, check the current label.
Granola and crunchy muesli for a brunch portion
These granola and crunchy muesli products come in 350–400 g bags. For an Easter brunch for one, measure out a portion yourself; when choosing, consider whether you’ll use the rest later.
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TastyBasics Granola Nuts & Seeds, 350 g
A 350 g bag to measure a portion from yourself if you’d like to enjoy granola after brunch too.
The product information lists soya, oats, peanuts and nuts among the allergens. If you have allergies, check the current label.
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Bolletje Crunchy Muesli Nut Mix, 375 g
Crunchy muesli with nuts in a 375 g bag. Measure out a portion yourself for one brunch bowl.
The product information lists almonds, cashew nuts, pecans, oats and wheat, among other ingredients. If you have allergies, also check the current label for information about possible traces of allergens.
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Quaker Cruesli Airy Natural, 375 g
A plain variety of crunchy muesli in a 375 g bag. Measure out a portion yourself for one person.
The product information lists wheat, barley and oats. If you have allergies, check the full information on the current pack.
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Quaker Cruesli Zero Sugar Added Strawberry & Peach, 400 g
A fruit-flavoured variety of crunchy muesli in a 400 g bag. Measure out a portion for one bowl, and check the nutritional information and ingredients on the label rather than relying on the product name alone.
The product information lists wheat and oats. If you have allergies, check the rest of the allergen information on the pack too.
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Quaker Cruesli Zero Sugar Added Apple, Pecan and Cinnamon, 400 g
A variety with apple, pecans and cinnamon in a 400 g bag. Measure out the amount you want for one brunch bowl.
The product information lists pecans, wheat and oats. If you have allergies, read the full information on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an individual sachet of granola for an Easter brunch for one?
No, you can measure out one portion from a larger bag and store the rest. Choose the pack size based on how much you’ll use later; don’t assume that a smaller bag is automatically a single-serving pack.
How do I work out how much granola to have in one bowl?
Use the portion size on the label as a starting point, then adjust it to suit the rest of your brunch. For example, Albert Heijn lists a 40 g portion for two of its granola products. Portion sizes like this aren’t standard across all products.
Should I compare granola per portion or per 100 g?
Compare the nutritional information for similar granola products per 100 g. According to Voedingscentrum, manufacturers set their own portion sizes, which makes values per portion less useful for comparing products.
What should I check if someone at the table has an allergy?
Before serving, read the allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen labelling. Also check for information about possible traces of other allergens.