The Scoop | Healthy Breakfast Recipes & Low Sugar Granola Tips

We started Merricks Kitchen because breakfast felt broken. Too much sugar. Too many seed oils. Not enough honest information about what you're actually eating.

The Scoop is where we tell it like it is. No shortcuts. Just the real scoop on breakfast nutrition, ingredient quality, and what actually makes food healthy.

Because you deserve the truth about your breakfast.

— Sarah and Isabelle

Best Granola Brands 2026: Complete Federal Guidelines Analysis

January 14, 2026

That $14 ancient grain granola at Whole Foods? Probably has 12g added sugar—three Oreos worth at breakfast. Our 56-product analysis reveals which granola brands truly align with 2026 federal guidelines.... Read more...

How to Find a Healthy Granola in 2026: What Federal Guidelines and Science Actually Recommend

January 12, 2026

What qualifies as healthy granola under 2026 federal guidelines? We analyzed 56 brands on sugar, sodium, oils. Only 1 meets all 6 expert criteria. Read more...

Your 2026 Healthy Breakfast Blueprint

January 1, 2026

The new year doesn't need another resolution you'll abandon by February. Recent research from The Lancet links ultra-processed foods to chronic disease, and San Francisco just filed the nation's first... Read more...

Is Your Granola Ultra-Processed? The 2025 Research That Changes Everything About Breakfast

December 27, 2025

Is your "healthy" granola ultra-processed? The 2025 Lancet research reveals breakfast cereals are linked to 12 chronic diseases. Learn the 5 red flags to spot UPF ingredients and discover truly... Read more...

The Perfect Gift for the Person Who Has Everything

December 1, 2025

Let's be honest — shopping for someone who "has everything" is torture. But here's what most people don't have: a breakfast routine that makes them feel amazing. Enter the Brekky... Read more...

Healthiest Low Sugar Granola - Your Complete 2025 Buying Guide

October 20, 2025

The average American consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily, and most comes from breakfast. Discover how to find truly low sugar granola and cereal that delivers nutrition without compromise—with... Read more...

Is Granola Healthy?

October 8, 2025

If you've ever stood in the cereal aisle staring at bags claiming to be "natural," "wholesome," or "nutritious," you've probably asked yourself this question. And you're right to be skeptical.... Read more...

Healthiest Granola 2025: In-Depth Analysis of 40+ Brands

August 6, 2025

Comprehensive analysis of 40+ granola brands reveals most 'healthy' options fail basic nutrition standards. See which brands actually deliver. Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Breakfast Ideas

August 6, 2025

In this comprehensive guide, we'll share easy, healthy breakfast options that busy people actually stick with, plus the nutritional science behind why certain breakfast choices keep you energized while others... Read more...

The Best Breakfast Food for Weight Loss

April 22, 2025

Let's be honest — most "healthy" breakfast foods talk a big game but hide behind added sugars, processed oils, or so-called "natural flavors." At Merricks Kitchen, we believe breakfast should... Read more...

Natural vs. Added Sugar: Building a Better Breakfast

January 20, 2025

The average American consumes nearly 70 grams of added sugar daily, often before dinner! We created our Brekky Mix range, with conscious choices about sugar content. Read on to see... Read more...

Organic, Gluten-Free Oats: The Smarter Breakfast Choice

December 16, 2024

Find out why choosing products with organic, gluten-free oats matters for your health. Read more...