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It seems like every year, more and more people switch to a gluten-free diet. But, what is gluten, and why do people decide to remove it from their diets? Does adopting a gluten-free lifestyle mean you have to give up oats, and, therefore, granola? Read on to find out.

It’s no secret that we love all of our granolas, but we have a sweet spot for the Valentine’s varieties: Choco (short for Chocolate) Granola and First Date Granola. These granolas are so good that we’re sure you’ll agree – love at first bite! The key ingredients of cocoa powder and dates in these respective granolas are great because they add flavor and nutrition to our mixes.

You know we sell Vermont-made organic granola, but you may not be aware that we also offer muesli. We’re taking the opportunity to introduce you to muesli, dive into how it differs from granola and explain which varieties we offer.

We gave you the scoop on bubble tea with granola recently, but left out an important part: how to make it. Mix up a refreshing drink in 8 easy steps by following this adaptation of a Tasty recipe by Frank Tiu!

In 2019, Vermont wasn’t only the healthiest state in the nation: it also lead the country in inbound migration again, according to a United Van Lines study. The inbound rate was over 70%, while the percentage of outbound movers was much lower. The state in which we’re based and proud to call home is intriguing to movers for numerous reasons, including the four distinct seasons, fresh air, endless opportunities for recreation, community-focused atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle.

We've added bubble tea makers and sellers to our customer base! Learn what bubble tea is, its history and why bubble tea and granola go well together.

Once again, Vermont has been named the healthiest state in the nation, according to the America's Health Rankings annual report released by the United Health Foundation. 2019 marks the 5th time Vermont has earned the #1 accolade in the past 30 years, which speaks to the commitment to health within our state.

Here at True North Granola, we’re nuts about nuts! It’s no wonder that they make a crunchy, delicious addition to our products, but which ones are used, and what are their benefits? We’ll break it down for you.

As foliage season comes to a close, and the frost comes, chances are that you’re finalizing holiday travel plans, getting holiday recipes out of storage and making gift lists. It’s time to get into the holiday spirit, and we can help! Our assortment of granola gifts will delight those on your list this year.

We know your life is busy, so we’ve made it even easier to get the granola you want, when you want it, thanks to our new subscription program. Get all of the details about the subscription program here.

Anyone who’s looking for granola knows that there are so many choices on the market. So, why pick True North Granola, and what makes our Vermont-made granola a standout choice? Check out 10 reasons why.

Most store-bought granola isn’t keto-friendly since most are grain-based and include enormous amounts of sugar. Some granolas, however, such as our Nutty No Grainer Mediterranean, are. We’re proud to offer this keto gluten-free granola; it’s our first foray into making a savory variety, as well as taking our products from breakfast to dinner. Read on for more about this product and the keto diet.

What company couldn't be happier to learn that U.K. compasses will point ‘TRUE NORTH’ this month for the first time in over 300 years? True North Granola, of course! In a way, our granola will be in the sights of the global society (or, more specifically, the sights of those in the Greenwich area of London, where this will occur)!

Why should you care about GMOs? Do True North Granola's products have them? What goes into the granolas? Read the latest blog post for answers.

By Kate Springer (Updated 11/2023) If you’ve ever wandered down the granola aisle in a chain grocery store, picked up mass-market products and looked at the nutritional details, chances are you’ve noticed a pattern - there are few low carb...

As many of you know, we recently made some changes to our product lineup to focus more on our best-selling varieties. While this was a very difficult decision that wasn’t made lightly, it was necessary for our continued success as a company. We’re aware that many of you loved these products, so we’ve come up with some suggestions of alternative granolas. Consider these options, and maybe you’ll find a new go-to granola!

By Kate Springer Raw ingredients in granola A prospective customer recently asked us about vitamins in our granolas. He wasn’t sure if there were any vitamins in our products. In order to clarify this for all our customers, we want...

By Kate Springer Three generations of Chriscos vend at the BAFM. Customers often ask us where and when our business really started to take off.  The short answer: after Ingrid and Franklin Chrisco started True North Granola in their home...

We are here to answer a few common questions about sugar and granola, and provide some clarity on the sugar content in True North Granola.

Changes are coming to our product lineup! To make sure people are aware of this update, we put together this post, which gives our reasoning behind these changes, as well as the list of products that will be affected. Read on for more information.

This month, we’re pumped about pecans. Not only is it Pecan Day on the 25th, but this particular nut is the perfect addition to granola. No wonder why it’s the largest single-use nut that we put in our products! To learn more about pecans, and what their nutritional benefits are, read on.