Granola is a crunchy mix of oats, nuts, and sweeteners, often with dried fruit or chocolate. It is high in sugar and fat and may include ingredients that are toxic to pets. Avoid feeding granola; if a taste is offered, choose a plain, unsweetened variety without raisins or chocolate.
Granola is baked oats mixed with oil and sweeteners, then stirred with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. It is sold loose, in bags, or pressed into granola bars. Yogurt toppings, trail mixes, and snack clusters often include granola as a base ingredient.
Common add-ins include raisins, chocolate, and macadamia nuts. Honey and syrups add sugar, and oils add fat. Crumbs are easy to drop, so keep bowls and bags out of reach.
Granola clusters are hard and can be sticky. Large nuts or seeds can be choking hazards. Flavored granolas often use coconut, chocolate chips, or dried fruit. Some brands add yogurt chips, protein powders, or candy coatings that further increase sugar and fat density.
