Comments on: A Tale of Two Gluten Free Granolas-Bakery On Main and PaleoWomen

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:34:47 +0000

I wish I looked this up while I was in the store! I bought the peanut butter granola bars, Bakery on Main, and they are stale. Not just chewy, but stale. They aren’t expired or even near the date. Very disappointed. I need to check out the Paleo granola.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:38:47 +0000

Hi there!
I also tried the Glutenfreeda granola, and although it wasn’t as chunky, the flavor was excellent (which reminds me I still have to write a post on that!) Yes, as I recall Bakery on Main did contain sesame seeds.
Check out Paleo People/Woman and let us know what you think!
Thanks for stopping by!

By: Inzaghi

Inzaghi — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:10:01 +0000

Thanks for a great comparison!

I just got some samples of Glutenfreeda’s granola and so far I am loving it! I am having the Cranberry Cashew Honey on my oatmeal as I type.

I liked Bakery on Main’s, but if I recall, they have sesame seeds in it and I can’t eat those. I need to check out the Paleo granola.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:55:45 +0000

Hi Andrea!
I agree, specialty GF foods can be more expensive-which is why I tend to eat naturally gluten free food as much as possible. (That’s definitely the literal version of worth it!) A gluten free apple costs the same as a regular apple…same with chicken, nuts, beef, fish, eggs, etc. You can make a breakfast cereal of sorts with rice or quinoa, or even cornmeal a la grits if you are so inclined. Eggs and fruit is my go to breakfast.
Using the Bakery on Main granola on top of Greek yogurt was hands down my favorite use of it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:34:09 +0000

For me the worth it scale isn’t just about calories, it’s about dollars. A lot of the GF foods are so expensive – but for my money, the Bakery On Main granola is worth it! I haven’t tried (hadn’t heard of) Paleo, but the Bakery on Main granola is my favorite treat. I add it to Greek yogurt for the crunch and fiber, or eat it as a cereal like when I was a kid.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:22:37 +0000

Hi Kim!
I think Glutenfreeda will be up for inspection at some point in the future
Yes, Bakery on Main did have sesame seeds. I can tolerate them, but they’re not a favorite seed of mine. I think they remind me too much of birdseed. Pumpkin seeds are hands down my favorite seed.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:51 +0000

Hey Shirley!
Of course everyone has their own perceptions and expectations. Having said that though, we all can keep in mind that “settling” is never good enough. It won’t quench a craving, and it won’t hit the spot. In eating, and in life in general!
GFE FTW! (Gluten Free Easily for the win )
Never settle. Must be worth it. Words to live by

By: gfe--gluten free easily

gfe--gluten free easily — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:33:06 +0000

Excellent post, Erin. Yep, I’m all about “worth it”! I have not tried the Paleo granola yet, but I like the way you describe it and that photo. Granola means a certain thing to me (substance, taste, etc.) and so far I’ve been disappointed with all the gf brands I’ve tried. I’d rather make my own if they taste so-so and don’t have distintive flavors. Well, you know me and my gfe approach … but I’m surprised that folks are willing to go with “okay” granola.

Thanks!
Shirley

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:33 +0000

Thanks for a great comparison!

I just got some samples of Glutenfreeda’s granola and so far I am loving it! I am having the Cranberry Cashew Honey on my oatmeal as I type.

I liked Bakery on Main’s, but if I recall, they have sesame seeds in it and I can’t eat those. I need to check out the Paleo granola.