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The Granola Family

By Khalil Garriott for The Granola Family

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The Granola Family: A Small-Batch, Grain-Free Granola Business Powered by Family, Nutrients & Community

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Alexandria, Virginia — Nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia, The Granola Family is transforming the snack aisle — one crunchy cluster at a time. This woman-owned, family-driven business crafts artisanal, grain-free and gluten-free granola that blends top-tier nutrition with real flavor and small-batch quality.

From Desk Jobs to Dehydrators

Life partners turned entrepreneurs, the founders of The Granola Family found themselves longing for more meaning in their work lives. With backgrounds in management consulting and technology, they realized their true passion lay elsewhere. As their young family grew, so did a desire to build something tangible — something they could build together, include their kids in, and feel proud of.

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What emerged was a granola brand rooted in intentionality: a “family business” in the truest sense. Each batch is hand-mixed, pulsed, weighed, packaged by real people who care — often in the same home kitchen environment where mom, dad or children might be present. (The Granola Family)

The Crunchy Core: What Sets the Granola Apart

At the heart of this company lies a clear mission: nutrition first. The Granola Family’s products deliver twice the fiber, protein and iron of many leading granola bars — and they do so without grains, oats or fillers. (The Granola Family)

Key differentiators include:

  • 100% grain- and gluten-free; no oats used.
  • Sweetened exclusively with organic maple syrup; no corn syrup, maltodextrin or “natural flavours” disguised as healthy.
  • Dehydrated rather than baked, producing lightweight, crispy clusters instead of the dense, heavy granolas you might find elsewhere.
  • Four signature flavors: Vanilla Almond Crunch; Peanut Brittle; Gingerbread Spice; Brownie Brittle.

Values You Can Taste

Beyond the flavor and nutrition, The Granola Family emphasizes community, sustainability and quality.

  • Community & Family: A portion of each sale supports United Community, which works to help local families in Fairfax County, VA.
  • Quality Ingredients: Sourcing whenever possible from Virginia, packaging in unbleached boxes, using recyclable ink and minimizing waste.
  • Handmade Care: Instead of mass-production, everything is produced in small batches, batch-tested for quality, and made with the mindset: “Would you feed this to your kids?”

Where to Find the Crunch

Although based near Alexandria, Virginia, The Granola Family ships its products across all 50 states via its online store. In addition, the owners are developing local retail partnerships and participating in farmers markets around Southern Fairfax County.

Why Now? Why Granola?

With consumers increasingly seeking snacks that align with health goals yet still deliver on taste, The Granola Family stands positioned at the convergence of wellness and indulgence. Their grain-free format appeals to those with dietary sensitivities (gluten, grain), paleo or low-carb lifestyles, or simply anyone tired of the dense, heavy, less-nutritious “granola” options on supermarket shelves.

And the story behind the brand — a family choosing to make something real, inclusive of their children, rooted in community — adds authenticity that resonates.

A Crunchy Invitation

Whether you’re nourishing your morning yogurt, looking for a snack that fuels your day, or just craving the crunchiest, most satisfying clusters you’ve ever tasted — The Granola Family invites you to taste the difference.

Contact Information

The Granola Family

Email: info@thegranolafamily.com

Phone: (571) 412-1623

Address: 8401 Mayland Drive #6171, Richmond, VA 23294

Website: www.thegranolafamily.com

About The Granola Family

The Granola Family is a woman-owned granola business based in Virginia, crafting grain-free, gluten-free, vegan-friendly snack clusters made in small batches with real ingredients. Committed to nutrition, community and quality, the brand redefines what granola can be — and tastes like.

For press inquiries, high-resolution images or sample requests, please contact info@thegranolafamily.com.

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