Founded by Cindy Villalba after health issues led her to bake nourishing treats at home, Bake-Dreams makes vegan granola with all-natural and organic ingredients. Its two signature blends pair that wellness focus with playful flavors, including cinnamon and coconut or dark chocolate and quinoa puffs, and the company also shares recipes for turning granola into desserts.
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Hudson Henry Baking CoHudson Henry Baking Co. makes small-batch granola by hand, using premium ingredients such as real maple syrup, nuts, seeds and olive or coconut oil without added preservatives or artificial flavors. Its certified non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan recipes keep added sugar low while preserving the crisp clusters and pronounced flavor of the ingredients. The company’s granola has earned gold and silver Specialty Food Association awards through blind tastings in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022.MILTON, NY
Sweet DeliveranceChef and postpartum doula Kelly Geary created Sweet Deliverance in New York’s Hudson Valley to make small-batch granola that goes well beyond sugar and oats. The seed-forward recipes use organic ingredients wherever possible and turn unexpected savory-sweet combinations into pantry staples for any time of day. Its Sour Cherry & Pistachio Rose blend was a 2023 and 2024 Good Food Awards finalist, while the Turmeric & Super Seed flavor won a 2024 Good Food Award.
Michele's GranolaWhat began in Michele’s kitchen nearly 20 years ago is now a Timonium, Maryland bakery making fresh granola and toasted muesli from scratch. Michele’s is known for crispy clusters packed with generous mix-ins, including its original almond-and-vanilla blend and breakfast-inspired Breakfast Nook flavors. Its products are plant-based and made with certified gluten-free organic oats, and the company says it bakes fresh granola daily for distribution through more than 1,300 stores nationwide.TIMONIUM, MD
The Granola FactoryWhat began with Suzanne Virgilio’s honey pecan granola for guests at the Bethlehem Inn in 1988 became The Granola Factory, a Bethlehem bakery making small-batch granola and Bethlehem Bars. Established as The Granola Factory in 2006, the family-owned bakery now has 21 artisan bakers and keeps production in-house with familiar ingredients such as real butter, honey and rolled oats. Its signature sweet-and-salty flavor and homemade texture remain central to the company’s baking.BETHLEHEM, PA