Be careful what you wish for.
I love chocolate. And unfortunately for me, my favorite chocolate is Belgian chocolate… literally. Straight from Belgium. (Why is that unfortunate you ask? Well, because now I crave something I can hardly get my hands on).
Thanks, Dad.
(He used to travel all over the world for work, so my sister, mom, and I always got the coolest stuff and best things to eat and drink from his travels.)
And as I have said in a past blog… I also. LOVE almonds!
They’re by far my favorite nut.
Another thing I love to eat is putting both (no, not Belgian) chocolate and almonds together… but let’s make it, granola.
I could eat bags and bags of granola.
And bring vanilla or strawberry yogurt into the picture?
Whew! My mouth is watering. A deliciously healthy snack, and in some cases, packed with protein.
One of the reasons I wanted to try this granola from Three Wishes is that it has 6 grams of protein per ½ cup serving. Other perks? It was low on sugar and grain-free.
This granola was pretty expensive (at least for me). A single 8-ounce bag costs $9.39 (there are only 6 servings, by the way), though I managed to grab it for $5.24 on Thrive Market.
If you’re looking to stock up, Thrive Market offers four bags for $20.96, which beats Amazon’s $29.90 for four bags.
Even on sale, it’s not a budget-friendly option. Let’s just say this granola is as premium as its price tag (supposedly).
Three Wishes was founded in 2017 (or 2019, depending on which website you look at) by Ian and Margaret Wishingrad, better known as the Wishes.
“It all started with a wish: to feed our family something better at breakfast. From this one wish, we created our cereal O’s- since you can’t wish for more wishes, we wished for granola instead. With 6g of protein, 3g of sugar, and no gluten or grains, our granola takes a well-deserved seat at the kitchen table as we continue on our quest to create the breakfast of our dreams.”
The ingredient list is definitely impressive: almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut chips, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips (sweetened with monk fruit), and maple syrup.
Monk fruit? What is monk fruit?
I had to go and research because I was intrigued.
Monk fruit is a small green melon from Southern China that has zero calories and zero carbs. It just so happens to be 150-250 times sweeter than table sugar. Monk fruit is said to be an anti-inflammatory and helps with weight and diabetes as well.
I always hear or read about different kinds of fruits that I didn’t even know existed.
Do you know how many fruits there are in the world??
I looked it up for you: 2,000 fruits is your answer.
Holy moly. 2,000 fruits I haven’t tried?!
Anyways, enough rambling. I totally got off subject.
It’s free of wheat, corn, rice, dairy, oats, peanuts, and soy. It’s also vegan, kosher, gluten-free, and grain-free. Basically, it’s the granola equivalent of a green juice—healthy, but may not exactly be indulgent.
When I tore open the bag, I expected a rich chocolatey aroma. Instead, I got… nothing. I had to practically stick my nose inside to catch a faint scent of roasted almonds and pumpkin seeds. It’s subtle—but it is definitely too subtle.
Some granola pieces are glued together with maple syrup, which gives it a nice, sticky texture.
However, most of the bag consisted of crumbled bits rather than large chunks. Whether that’s by design or a result of rough handling, I’ll never know.
Either way, it’s not the most aesthetically pleasing granola I’ve seen.
I started with a large chunk. My first impression? Coconut and almond dominate the flavor profile, with a hint of chocolate in the background.
The texture, however, left much to be desired.
It’s a bit stale—not the satisfying crunch I’d hoped for. The pumpkin seeds add an earthy flavor, but without salt or seasoning, they’re more bland than bold.
If you’re used to sugary granola that doubles as dessert, this will be a big adjustment. It’s not bad, but it’s not exactly something I’d crave either.
Let’s just say it’s the kind of granola you eat because you’re trying to be healthy, not because you’re excited about it.
If you’re looking for a low-sugar, high-protein, grain-free granola, Three Wishes Chocolate Almond Granola might fit the bill. But if you’re like me and want granola that feels like a treat, this probably won’t satisfy your cravings.
Also…at full price, it’s hard to justify.
But perhaps on sale… nah. Probably not.
Would I buy it again? Nah. Probably not.
IMBH-No, thank you.
But hey, if you’ve tried it and loved it, more power to you. Let me know in the comments what you think—and if you’ve got other monk fruit-sweetened favorites, I’m all ears!
