That's What She Said Product Review: Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola

Recently, I received a sample packet of Pumpkin Flax Granola from Nature's Path in the latest shipment of goodies I got from SampleSource. I have eyed the small package with anticipation for the last couple of weeks, just waiting for the right time to finally open it and dig in. Today was that day and I am actually enjoying the last few nibbles of my sample as I type up this review.

Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola is made with a blend of rolled oats, cane sugar, soy oil, brown rice flour, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, oat syrup solids, sea salt, molasses and cinnamon. It is a non-GMO verified product and USDA certified organic. It also contains 5 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, 31 grams of whole grain and is considered an excellent source of ALA Omega-3. Nature's Path describes their granola as:

"Enriched with pumpkin and flax seeds to offer up an impressive 450 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids and 1500 mg of Omega-6 fatty acids"

All of this sounds great, but let's be honest, how many of us are going to spend our hard-earned money on this product if it doesn't taste good? Well, luckily for us, it is good for our taste buds as it is our bodies.

Unlike many granolas that are hard, Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola is very easy to chew. It doesn't contain the heavy coatings and sharp edges that make so many other brands difficult to eat. This granola is packaged in small pieces and comes with a very light coating, which can make it difficult to eat if you're on the go, but not having to gnaw your way through hard clumps is a definite plus! It is the perfect blend of crispy and crunchy thanks to the abundance of flax and pumpkin seeds mixed throughout. But what about the flavor, you may be asking. Well, the flavor is simply fantastic. There is a light sweetness to Pumpkin Flax Granola and a hint of cinnamon, but neither are overpowering.

As much as I enjoy both the texture and flavor of this granola, my favorite thing about it is its versatility. It can be eaten straight from the package as a quick and easy, although slightly messy, snack or you can pour it into a bowl and top it with fresh fruit and your favorite milk and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Microwave it for a hot cereal alternative on cold mornings or mix it in with oatmeal or cream of wheat for an added boost in flavor and nutrition. I can also easily see myself stirring it into a cup of yogurt or sprinkling it on top of frozen yogurt, as an ingredient in a parfait, topping on a trifle and so many other ways to incorporate this yummy granola into my every day meals.

I love eating granola and have been known to make my own when time allows, but I have weak teeth so eating it can be a painful experience that leaves my mouth and jaw aching for days afterwards. Since trying this product out, I have a very strong feeling that granola is about to become a regular part of my diet instead of being an occasional and painful indulgence. Thank you Nature's Path! I can't wait to try out some of your other products. For more information about Nature's Path, Pumpkin Flax Granola and their other products, please visit their website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram.