What 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.
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
Jamie’s FarmSince 2017, Jamie’s Farm has made small-batch granola in New York, slow-baking it with ghee rather than oil for a buttery, caramelized crunch. Founded by Jamie after working at a three-Michelin-star restaurant, the independently owned company uses certified organic gluten-free oats and carefully sourced ingredients in its award-winning blends.New York, NY
Grove & GarnishFrom Poolesville in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, Grove & Garnish handcrafts chef-crafted gourmet granola in small batches. Founded by Gabriela and Joe, the company sets its Maryland-made granola apart with seasonal flavor profiles, organic oats, and a clean-ingredient approach that avoids refined oils and artificial preservatives. Each batch is made locally with the care of a personalized everyday treat.
Bake-DreamsFounded 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.