Slimming World Granola Guide – Syn Values, Aldi Granola, and Low-Syn Healthy Recipe
Granola is a popular quick and easy breakfast choice, often seen as healthy due to its oat base, which is naturally high in fibre. However, many varieties contain hidden sugars that can increase the calorie and syn count.
In particular, Aldi granola contains around 9–10 syns per serving, making it a high-syn option on the Slimming World plan. The exact syn value will vary depending on the flavour and specific ingredients used. To stay on track, it’s best to enjoy this granola in moderation or reduce your portion size to help save syns.
Below, we’ll look in more detail at why Aldi granola is high in syns, the syn values for different Aldi granola varieties, some low-syn granola alternatives, and a Slimming World-friendly granola recipe for a healthier breakfast option.
Why Is Aldi Granola So High In Syns?
At 9-10 syns a serving, Aldi granola is very high in syns, taking up the majority of your 15 syn daily allowances. This granola is high in syns due to the mix-ins such as nuts and oats which are naturally high in carbs and calories, the granola is also high in sugar, having up to 10g a serving for most granolas.
We would recommend choosing Aldi's low sugar granola options when possible these granolas are still high in syns, having up to 10 syns a serving but only around 2g of sugar.
Does Granola Count As Your Healthy Extra B?
Unfortunately, granola does not count as your healthy extra B due to all the added sugar and ingredients, but plain porridge oats up to 40g do, so you could get creative by making your granola with syn free ingredients.
Aldi Granola Syn Values
Aldi has a wide range of different granolas with varying syns, we've listed their whole range of granolas below to help you compare.
Aldi The Foodie Market Honey & Seeds Protein Granola 400g - 10 syns.
Aldi The Foodie Market Apricot & Cranberry Protein Granola 400g - 10 syns.
Aldi Harvest Morn Low Sugar Apple & Blueberry Granola 500g - 10 syns.
Aldi Harvest Morn Low Sugar Granola with Seeds, Nuts and Coconut 500g - 10.5 syns.
Aldi Harvest Morn Tropical Fruits Granola 1kg - 10 syns.
Aldi Harvest Morn Very Berry Granola 500g - 10 syns.
Aldi Specially Selected Nutty Granola 500g - 10 syns.
Aldi Harvest Morn Tangy White Chocolate & Raspberry Granola 500g - 10 syns.
Aldi The Foodie Market Protein Granola with Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds & Fruit 400g - 10 syns.
Aldi Kavanagh's High Omega Granola 500g - 10 syns.
Aldi Harvest Morn Strawberry Granola 1kg - 10 syns.
Low Syn Alternatives To Aldi Granola
Below, we’ll explore in more detail why Aldi granola is high in syns, the syn values for different Aldi granola flavours, some low-syn granola alternatives, and a Slimming World-friendly granola recipe you can enjoy as part of a low syn or even a syn-free breakfast.
We've got a list of our best picks below.
FUEL10K Protein Boosted Chocolate Chunks Granola 400g - 11 syns.
Eat Natural for Breakfast Low Sugar Granola Whole Grain Oats, Almonds and Seeds 450g - 12.5 syns.
Lidl Deluxe Super Nutty Granola 500g - 10.5 syns.
Easy SW Granola Recipe for a Low Syn Breakfast
If you're a lover of granola but not a lover of the syns, you can make your low syn granola at home for only one healthy extra B and 3 syns.
Ingredients
120g of oats.
Drop of vanilla extract.
Two tablespoons of maple syrup.
90g of banana.
Method
Start the granola by heating the oven to gas mark 4 and mixing the oats with the banana, maple syrup and vanilla extract, mashing the banana.
Spread the mix onto a baking pan with some baking paper, spray with some low cal cooking oil and bake for 15 minutes.
Stir it then bake again for 15 minutes till golden and crips then store in an airtight container.
Last Words
Overall, Aldi granola and granola, in general, can be very high in syns, having up to 9-10 syns for a 40g serving. This is because granola is high in carbs and sugar, we would suggest only eating granola in moderation or small serving sizes to reduce syns.
To reduce the syns further in your granola, you can try making your slimming world version at home by using your oats as your healthy extra B with our recipe above.
Jennifer
Jennifer is a certified nutritionist and weight loss coach with a Master's in Nutrition from Cambridge. With over 10 years experience, she shares healthy recipes and science-backed slimming tips on SheCooksSheEats to help people reach their wellness goals. Jennifer stays up-to-date by regularly attending conferences and continuing her nutrition education. She aims to provide research-backed advice to inspire balanced, happy living.
