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Honey is the nectar of flowers collected from bees and is an all-natural energy source for the body. Unlike white sugar, honey divides glucose and fructose which allows the body to absorb simple sugars and convert them directly into energy. Honey as a sweetener is more concentrated than granulated sugar, which means you can use less of it to achieve the same sweetness. Honey is an ideal sweetener, as it contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and has antimicrobial properties .

In August each year, there is a reminder to slow down, keep things simple, & minimize. This reminder is Simplify Your Life Week! At The Granola Factory we are strong proponents of keeping quality through simplicity (check out our Simplify Your Life Sale below.) This is more than apparent trying our original granola blend, All-Natural Honey Pecan, the first Suzanne Virgilio crafted at the Bethlehem Inn B&B in 1988. With only 7 natural & delicious ingredients, H

With the Olympic Trials complete, it’s time to release KT's Clusters and discuss what lead to this collaboration. Katelyn Tuohy is a name that has become synonymous with running, but one I wasn’t aware of until she contacted me on Instagram in 2022. The NIL had just begun in the NCAA and Katelyn was looking to partner with brands she liked. After reviewing Katelyn’s background and realizing how accomplished she was as a runner, I was flattered she would have an interest in partnering with a

This healthy & delicious treat, made with our All Natural Honey Pecan, is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Summer is finally here—beat the heat with our DIY Granola & Yogurt Popsicle recipe!Necessary for the pops, we've also included a recipe for Berry Compote! You should have some leftover to enjoy as yogurt topping, drinks, or dessert, after making the pops. Compote, or compôte, is French for "stewed fruit." As prepared in parts of Europe & Asia, it is a boiled fru

Butter is an all-natural dairy byproduct from cows. It is one of the oldest and most natural foods that has been a part of our diets for thousands of years. Butter is the cream of fresh whole milk and must be at least 80% milk fat, while the remaining 20% consists of water and milk solids. Butter is rich in vitamins A, D, E, B12, and K2.Butter is made by separating the milk’s fat (butter cream) from the liquid. The butter cream is aged and pasteurized for 24 hours, before being churned. The chur