About the Granola

The Kent Farmers Market is kicking off its regular season this Friday May 22nd. The outdoor market sets up at 9 South Main Street in Kent (directly opposite NAPA Auto Parts). Due to the current situation, the vendors will set up a little differently to accommodate for social distancing. An Average Jill customers who wish […]

The Moon Mix granola contains coconut shreds from Terrasoul Superfoods. This coconut is certified organic, Non-GMO Project verified, sustainably grown, with no added sugar. It’s aroma is delightful, and the coconut flavor adds a natural sweet to the mix. Order An Average Jill Moon Mix granola today for free deliveries within Connecticut, and experience the

Each mix of An Average Jill granola starts with measuring the grapeseed oil. Oil is commonly used in granola to give the baked rolled oats a crunch. It also prevents a sticky mess when other wet ingredients, like honey or maple syrup, are added to the base mixture. Different granola makers use different oils, including

The Moon Mix starts with a base of rolled oats, cashews, grapeseed oil, honey, and a touch of brown sugar. After the granola is pressed onto baking sheets and baked at a low temp, the pepitas, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate pieces are added, making it more a granola / trail mix hybrid.

Our packaging is made from 40% recycled natural kraft-paper, and lined with a compostable film polymer made from annually renewable plants. Of all the bags we tested, this style has the least impact on the environment, and has proven to preserve the granola well past its Best By date. The one challenge with this style

I’m often asked if granola can go bad or stale. Although it’s not likely to go bad, I suppose it could eventually grow stale. From personal experience however, I’ve eaten some of the Sunrise Mix that I found on the bottom of my daypack. It had to have been over a year old, and it