That’s the way (aha aha) I like it!
May 14th, 2009
From jewelry to picture frames the Daily Dish has had plenty of reviews featuring personalized products, but until today we had yet to review a personalized food item—and I’m not talking about those giant frosted cookes from Mrs. Fields. This one is tasty, my friends…oh, so tasty! And like the title of this review, when it comes to MixMyGranola I can’t help but channel KC & The Sunshine Band.
Ever browsed the granola bins at Whole Foods or the granola shelves at your local supermarket? Though both offer a wonderful variety of mixes have you ever wished you could add a little dried pineapple to one or remove the cashews in another? That’s how MixMyGranola was started—three friends all describing their perfect granola mix. MixMyGranola was started in 2008 and is taking the granola world by storm, one personalized mix at a time. Why is it so popular? Three reasons: it’s easy; it’s super yummy; and it’s all about you.
Easy: Here’s how easy it is (and I know because I’ve created two mixes already). Simply choose a healthy granola base and add your favorite ingredients (good luck keeping it under five when you’re offered dried blackberries, macadamia nuts and pomegranate cordials). That’s it. MixMyGranola will then mix your order and ship it anywhere in the U.S. You get the can, pop the lid and pour either directly into your mouth (tried that one) or into a cereal bowl, yogurt cup, or other “traditional” container. The possibilities—like the mixes—are endless!
Tasty: I can state for a fact the ingredients are yummy. MixMyGranola let me create two mixes, which I named Low-fat Choco Cranberry and Choco Fruity Vanilla. I wanted to try the low-fat granola and it didn’t disappoint. Of course the addition of mini chocolate chips helped. Yum! And my Choco Fruity Vanilla had the hugest chunks of sweet, dried pineapple EVER. My only regret was not ordering twice as much! I’ve already emptied the can of Choco Fruity Vanilla and am almost out of the other. You better believe I’ll be ordering more! My favorite snack is now a container of low-fat yogurt mixed with 1/4 cup of granola (see image at left). I’m addicted!
All about you: Self-explanatory. You choose the base, you choose the ingredients. Enough said.
I’d tell you what my family thought of MixMyGranola but unfortunately for them I didn’t share any. I’m hoping I can be a little less selfish the next time around but I highly doubt it. I take my personalized granola very seriously. I can’t do MixMyGranola’s ginormous ingredients list justice; you’ll have to create your own mix and check it out yourself! Believe me, you’ll be channeling KC & The Sunshine Band before you’re through.—Emily
*** Giveaway! MixMyGranola is giving away a $20 gift certificate to one lucky Daily Dish reader! Please visit MixMyGranola.com and start creating a mix, then leave a comment on this post telling us which granola base and ingredient(s) you chose. Include a valid email address for the drawing. We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: May 21, 2009 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.
* For an extra entry, mention this giveaway on Twitter and leave a separate comment with the URL to your tweet! (To find your URL simply click on the timestamp from your tweet.)
- Congratulations to Sandra, the winner of the MixMyGranola giveaway! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review and add a comment. Keep reading the Daily Dish for your chance to participate in more giveaways!
May 14th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I would start with the french vanilla granola, cranberries, and almonds. Yummmmm
May 14th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
new to twitter. don’t know how to get a time stamp. my twitter id is flmommy, tweeted!
May 14th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Organic Muesli with dried apricots and almonds.
May 14th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
My mix would have Low-Fat Granola, Dried Strawberries, Dried Mangos, Dried Bing Cherries and Organic Raisins!
May 14th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I’m not sure if i was to only pick 5 if so these are the 5 French vanilla granola base strawberrys, apples ,pecans,walnuts, and wasabi peas. The other ingredience i wrote down if we could pick more was blueberries, melon, papaya, Brazil nuts and pistatios. Wow that was fun!! photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot)net
May 15th, 2009 at 2:54 am
I’d have a base of LOW FAT Granola and then add dried cranberries, banana chips, dried Bing Cherries, and dried strawberries.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/1804618733
May 15th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Great product, I see why you love it
* Granola Base
* Organic Granola
* Fruits
* Dried Blueberries
* Organic Raisins
* Dried Blackberries
* Nuts and Seeds
* Organic Flax Seeds
* Extras
* Organic Coco Shreds
May 15th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Mine has the organic Muesli with cranberries, banana chips, apricots, mangos, bing cherries, almonds, sunflower seeds and chocolate chips! Wow it sounds good!
May 15th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I’d start with French Vanilla Granola, then add dried apricots, dried blueberries, pistachios, and organic flax seeds—YUM!
May 15th, 2009 at 11:05 am
french vanilla granola with pistachios, apricots and cranberries
May 15th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
What a great site! I would make Organic Granola with Dried Blueberries, Walnuts, Chocolate Mini Morsels and Rice Crispies
May 15th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Low-Fat Granola, Dried Strawberries, Dried Mangos, Dried Bing Cherries and Organic Raisins and Choc Chip morsels!! YUM!!
May 15th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Tweet Tweet!~
http://twitter.com/lilshuga2001/status/1810170364
May 15th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Yummy! I would start with the low-fat granola, add in some bing cherries and then chocolate of course (mini-morsels and cocoa crisp bites) Sounds delish!
May 15th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Yum yum, I chose low-fat granola, dried pineapple, dried Bing cherries, dried strawberries, amaranth seeds, macadamia nuts, organic coco shreds, and pomegranate cordials!
May 15th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Mine would have organic granola, raisins, cranberries, dried raspberries, almonds, macadamia and honey smacks. Yum!! Thanks for the chance!
May 16th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Your Mix (16 oz.)
Granola Base
Low-Fat Granola
Fruits
Dried Raspberries
Organic Banana Chips
Dried Blackberries
Nuts and Seeds
Organic Flax Seeds
Extras
Mini Yogurt Pretzels
Peanutbutter Bites
Chocolate Mini Morsels
May 16th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I’d have French Vanilla Granola with dried pineapple & cranberries. YUM!
May 17th, 2009 at 12:04 am
This sounds delicious
to create your own mix. I would start with the organic granola and add dried apple slices, dried raspberries, roasted almonds, hazelnuts and chocolate mini morsels.
May 18th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Organic Granola and Dried Raspberries. Thanks for the giveaway!
May 18th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/luckytoddler/status/1843489743
May 20th, 2009 at 7:23 am
I would start with the french vanilla granola and then add in cranberries, organic banana chips, pecans, walnuts, and sunflower seeds
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May 20th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Man, I hope I win this! I would pick the French Vanilla Granola, dried bananas, dried strawberries, walnuts, sesame sticks, and CANDY CORN!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:28 am
I started with the organic granola base, then added dried cranberries and apricots and ended with almonds and organic coco shreds.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:33 pm
I would get the organic muesli, dried blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries
May 21st, 2009 at 7:39 pm
french vanilla granola with goji berries, dried bing cherries, dried blueberries, chia seeds, pistachios, hemp seeds and crystalized ginger.
May 21st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Wow that was fun! I picked the organic granola and then cranberries, dried raspberries, dried blueberries, and organic raisins. Thanks for introducing that shop to me!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:29 pm
I twittered! https://twitter.com/alicedemske/status/1879155463
July 16th, 2009 at 1:00 am
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