Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Nature Valley™ through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Nature Valley™ Protein Granola, all opinions are my own.
We definitely have our favorite breakfast foods, but from time to time it is fun to try something new and different. We recently tried new Nature Valley™ Protein Granola, which is a granola inspired by Nature Valley’s™ popular granola bars. We had the Oats ‘n Honey flavor, which tasted just like my childhood favorite granola bar. While we enjoyed a bowl of granola for a delicious, nutritious breakfast, we found that Nature Valley™ Protein Granola can be used throughout the day for so much more!
Sprinkled on top of baked goods! My kids love this recipe for Banana Buttermilk Muffins. I typically top the muffins with mini chocolate chips, and they are devoured within minutes. The last time I made them, I ran out of chocolate chips. So I decided to reach for the bag of Nature Valley™ Protein Granola to use as a topping. It was a hit! I sprinkled some granola over the batter before baking, and the granola added a crunch and sweetness that reminded me of a banana nut muffin, only without the nuts.
Sprinkled over Greek yogurt, or as a parfait! When Mike travels, one of his go-to on-the-go breakfasts is Greek yogurt with granola. He raves about it so much, I set out to re-create this breakfast treat for him at home. I put together a half cup of nonfat Greek yogurt, a handful of fresh blueberries (plus a strawberry to make it pretty 🙂 ) and topped it with Nature Valley™ Protein Granola. He drizzled a touch of honey over the top. He loved it! He said he would happily eat it every single day. Easy enough!
As a salad topping! For a little added crunch and sweetness, we sprinkled a little Nature Valley™ Protein Granola over a simple side salad. What a great salad topping! It adds a crunch, like croutons or nuts, and a little sweetness which balanced well with the red onions in our salad. We didn’t even use dressing!
These are just a few of the many delicious ways to enjoy Nature Valley™ Protein Granola throughout the day. 1/2 cup Nature Valley™ Protein Granola provides 10 grams of protein and 22-26 grams of whole grain, at least 48 grams of whole grain recommended daily. For more recipes using Nature Valley™ Protein Granola, visit Betty Crocker here!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Nature Valley™ through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Nature Valley™ Protein Granola, all opinions are my own.
