Millville Oats, Honey & Raisin Granola 14 oz
Millville Oats, Honey & Raisin Granola in the 14 oz (397g) box is a fiber-rich, whole-grain cereal from Aldi. Often labeled as "Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds," it is designed to provide a variety of textures by combining chewy fruit, crunchy nut slivers, and toasted grain clusters.
Flavor & Texture Profile
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Multi-Textured Bite: Unlike standard granolas, this version offers a contrast between the "snap" of sliced almonds, the soft chewiness of raisins, and the dense crunch of oat clusters.
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Warm Honey & Molasses: Glazed with a blend of cane sugar, honey, and molasses, giving it a deep, caramelized sweetness that is more complex than plain sugar.
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Toasted Wheat & Oat Base: Includes both rolled oats and rolled wheat, providing a hearty, savory grain backbone that balances the sweet raisins.
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Subtle Fruitiness: The raisins are often treated with a touch of glycerin or sunflower oil to ensure they remain soft and "plump" rather than becoming hard or crystallized within the dry mix.
Core Ingredients
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Whole Rolled Oats & Whole Rolled Wheat: The dual-grain foundation for fiber and sustained energy.
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Raisins: Natural sun-dried grapes that add chewiness and iron.
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Almond Slivers: Provide healthy fats and a distinct nutty crunch.
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Milled Cane Sugar & Honey: The primary sweeteners and binding agents for the clusters.
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Inulin: A prebiotic fiber added to boost the digestive health profile.
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Expeller Pressed Canola Oil: Used for toasting the grains to a golden brown.
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Mixed Tocopherols: Natural Vitamin E used to maintain freshness without synthetic preservatives.
Nutritional Analysis
This granola is a balanced source of carbohydrates and fiber, with moderate protein levels.
| Nutrient | Per 1/2 Cup (51g) Serving |
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Total Fat | 5.0g (6% DV) |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g (2% DV) |
| Sodium | 35mg (1% DV) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 38g (14% DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g (18% DV) |
| Total Sugars | 13g (Includes 9g Added Sugars) |
| Protein | 5g |
| Iron | 1.7mg (9% DV) |
| Potassium | 180mg (4% DV) |
Key Characteristics
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Fiber-Forward: With 5g of fiber per serving (18% DV), it is one of the more digestion-friendly options in the Millville granola lineup.
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No Cholesterol: A heart-conscious choice that contains 0mg of cholesterol and very low saturated fat.
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Low Sodium: At only 35mg per serving, it is significantly lower in salt than many other processed cereals.
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Real Fruit & Nuts: Unlike some "flavored" granolas, this contains whole raisins and sliced almonds as visible, physical ingredients.
Usage & Storage Tips
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Texture Maintenance: Because it contains raisins (which hold moisture), it is important to keep the internal bag tightly sealed to prevent the oat clusters from absorbing that moisture and becoming soft.
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Allergen Alert: Contains Wheat and Almonds. May contain traces of other tree nuts and soy.
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Serving Suggestion: The chewy raisins and almonds make this an ideal "trail mix" style snack when eaten dry, or a robust topping for a bowl of vanilla yogurt.