Optimum® Banana Almond Cereal

A unique post workout formula that revitalizes with 10 grams of protein and a bonus dose of anti-oxidant matcha green tea and Omega-3 fatty acids rich flax seeds.

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Organic rolled oats, organic evaporated cane juice, organic roasted soy nuts, organic wheat bran, organic whole wheat meal, organic brown rice flour, organic soy protein, organic soy oil, organic flax seed, organic flaxmeal, organic freeze dried banana, organic oat syrup solids, organic raisins (coated with organic sunflower oil), organic almonds, organic oat bran, organic puffed Kamut® Khorasan wheat, organic sunflower seeds, organic barley malt extract, organic cinnamon, sea salt, organic matcha green tea, organic molasses, tocopherols (natural vitamin E) added to enhance freshness, organic rice bran extract.
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I am a single, thirty year

I am a single, thirty year old working 50-60 hours a week to make just to eek by, not that millions of others are not, but i have tried my hardest to eat as healthy as i possibly can.  As you are well aware money is tight for everyone, and in an age where the line between homeless and housed is razor thin, you can imagine how ASTOUNDED i was by how little cereal was in this package! i mean almost to tears shocked, $6 might not be a whole lot to you, but to someone who routinely misses a meal because of money so i can make sure what i DO put in my body is the best, it killed me to see this box was essentially 2 bowls worth of cereal. i always heard that Natures Path was the apex of wholesome and organic foods, and to a point, i suppose that you still are… but unfortunately i can’t purchase your foods anymore i really don’t think i could handle opening another package, only to find that “sold by net weight” also means selling off my stuff just to have a bowl of your cereal. sadly yours. seth corts

Hello Seth. We are very

Hello Seth. We are very sorry that you are dissappointed with this product. Our products are packed by weight and not volume. However we do offer eco pacs as a value option for many of our cereals which contain up to 907 g of cereal (the equivalent of more than two boxes of cereal) priced for added value. This fall we are launching a new stand-up version of our eco pac for even more convenience. All the best, Heather, Brand Ambassador, Hemp Plus Granola lover

This really is the best

This really is the best cereal I’ve ever had, my only problem with it is that its not a full box! There really isn’t enough inside the box as compared to the other bad cereals.

Hi Angela. Thanks for taking

Hi Angela. Thanks for taking the time to write to us! We package our cereals by weight, not volume according to factory equipment specifications & regulatory requirements. We have passed along your feedback to our brand team. Best, Heather, Brand Ambassador, Hemp Plus Granola lover

I like this cereal a lot… but

I like this cereal a lot… but I am astounded by how very little of it there is in a box. Even in the new, smaller packaging, I notice that the bag is only half-full! Makes me shudder to think of what it used to look like before the box shrunk.

I purchase a box for the 1st

I purchase a box for the 1st time because of the high protein content for my wife who is pregnant and needs a diet rich in protein. So far so good, but I was wondering, do you have cereals that have a higher protein content /serving?

Hi Dan, thanks for your

Hi Dan, thanks for your question! It looks like you made a great first choice for you wife, as Optimum Banana Almond offers the highest level of protein per serving of any other Nature Path cereal. Our Optimum Rebound Banana Nut Matcha & Flax energy bars also contain 10g of protein per serving http://www.naturespath.com/products/bars%20and%20cookies?tid=7&brand=All…. All the best, Kyla, Brand Ambassador, Gorilla Munch Addict

Is this another one that you

Is this another one that you have reformulated?? I know it has a new name (formerly Optimum Rebound), but like the complaints with changes to Optimum Power, I must say this new version just doesn’t taste the same. It’s quite a bit more dry, with barely any raisins to speak of. The old version was more concentrated like a granola and tasted so hearty and filling. I’ve tried a few boxes of this since the name/packaging change and its just doesn’t cut the mustard. NP why do you insist on messing with the winning formulas (i.e. the old Optimum Power and Rebound)? Also, the name changes and new advertising slant seem a little gimmicky.

This is seriously the best

This is seriously the best tasting cereal I have eaten in a very long time. And it has so many nutritious ingredients packed into such a small volume. It’s very filling and super delicious with a half cup of vanilla almond milk. Yummy! I feel like I am making the healthiest choice in the morning.

This cereal is SO good. I

This cereal is SO good. I love the choice of ingredients and the nutritional balance. Great job! The sunflower seeds really add a nice touch & finishing taste.

Excellent cereal.

Excellent cereal.

Thank you Tim, we think so

Thank you Tim, we think so too! Best, Kyla, Brand Ambassador, Gorilla Munch Addict

This is by far my fav cereal!

This is by far my fav cereal!

Seriously, I cannot live

Seriously, I cannot live without this cereal and get very sad when I don’t find it on the shelves. High protein, high fiber and absolutely delicious. What’s not to love. Keep up the great work!

This cereal is the BEST!

This cereal is the BEST! Please don’t ever discontinue it!

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  • High Fiber
    Contains 20% or more of the Daily Value (DV) to describe protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, or potassium per reference amount.
  • No Trans Fat
    There are no (zero grams) trans fats present in this item. Trans fats are formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats (shortening and hard margarine).
  • Vegetarian
    Produced without using any ingredients sourced from meat, fish, fowl or eggs, in accordance with the founder’s philosophy and lifestyle.
  • Whole Grain
    Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed.
  • Kamut® grain
    The only whole grain grainy enough to warrant its own trademark. It’s an ancient relative of wheat, and it’s also always organic. Now that’s our kind of whole grain.
  • Matcha green tea
    Some people drink this mindfully, in elaborate ceremonies. And some like to scarf it down in a bowl of cereal. Regardless of how it goes down, it’s known to forestall aging and wipe out toxins on the way.

Nutrition facts shown here and on the box may vary. This is because product packaging is frequently changed, therefore the information on the box reflects the most accurate and up-to-date nutritional information.

I am a single, thirty year

I am a single, thirty year old working 50-60 hours a week to make just to eek by, not that millions of others are not, but i have tried my hardest to eat as healthy as i possibly can.  As you are well aware money is tight for everyone, and in an age where the line between homeless and housed is razor thin, you can imagine how ASTOUNDED i was by how little cereal was in this package! i mean almost to tears shocked, $6 might not be a whole lot to you, but to someone who routinely misses a meal because of money so i can make sure what i DO put in my body is the best, it killed me to see this box was essentially 2 bowls worth of cereal. i always heard that Natures Path was the apex of wholesome and organic foods, and to a point, i suppose that you still are… but unfortunately i can’t purchase your foods anymore i really don’t think i could handle opening another package, only to find that “sold by net weight” also means selling off my stuff just to have a bowl of your cereal. sadly yours. seth corts

Hello Seth. We are very

Hello Seth. We are very sorry that you are dissappointed with this product. Our products are packed by weight and not volume. However we do offer eco pacs as a value option for many of our cereals which contain up to 907 g of cereal (the equivalent of more than two boxes of cereal) priced for added value. This fall we are launching a new stand-up version of our eco pac for even more convenience. All the best, Heather, Brand Ambassador, Hemp Plus Granola lover

This really is the best

This really is the best cereal I’ve ever had, my only problem with it is that its not a full box! There really isn’t enough inside the box as compared to the other bad cereals.

Hi Angela. Thanks for taking

Hi Angela. Thanks for taking the time to write to us! We package our cereals by weight, not volume according to factory equipment specifications & regulatory requirements. We have passed along your feedback to our brand team. Best, Heather, Brand Ambassador, Hemp Plus Granola lover

I like this cereal a lot… but

I like this cereal a lot… but I am astounded by how very little of it there is in a box. Even in the new, smaller packaging, I notice that the bag is only half-full! Makes me shudder to think of what it used to look like before the box shrunk.

I purchase a box for the 1st

I purchase a box for the 1st time because of the high protein content for my wife who is pregnant and needs a diet rich in protein. So far so good, but I was wondering, do you have cereals that have a higher protein content /serving?

Hi Dan, thanks for your

Hi Dan, thanks for your question! It looks like you made a great first choice for you wife, as Optimum Banana Almond offers the highest level of protein per serving of any other Nature Path cereal. Our Optimum Rebound Banana Nut Matcha & Flax energy bars also contain 10g of protein per serving http://www.naturespath.com/products/bars%20and%20cookies?tid=7&brand=All…. All the best, Kyla, Brand Ambassador, Gorilla Munch Addict

Is this another one that you

Is this another one that you have reformulated?? I know it has a new name (formerly Optimum Rebound), but like the complaints with changes to Optimum Power, I must say this new version just doesn’t taste the same. It’s quite a bit more dry, with barely any raisins to speak of. The old version was more concentrated like a granola and tasted so hearty and filling. I’ve tried a few boxes of this since the name/packaging change and its just doesn’t cut the mustard. NP why do you insist on messing with the winning formulas (i.e. the old Optimum Power and Rebound)? Also, the name changes and new advertising slant seem a little gimmicky.

This is seriously the best

This is seriously the best tasting cereal I have eaten in a very long time. And it has so many nutritious ingredients packed into such a small volume. It’s very filling and super delicious with a half cup of vanilla almond milk. Yummy! I feel like I am making the healthiest choice in the morning.

This cereal is SO good. I

This cereal is SO good. I love the choice of ingredients and the nutritional balance. Great job! The sunflower seeds really add a nice touch & finishing taste.

Excellent cereal.

Excellent cereal.

Thank you Tim, we think so

Thank you Tim, we think so too! Best, Kyla, Brand Ambassador, Gorilla Munch Addict

This is by far my fav cereal!

This is by far my fav cereal!

Seriously, I cannot live

Seriously, I cannot live without this cereal and get very sad when I don’t find it on the shelves. High protein, high fiber and absolutely delicious. What’s not to love. Keep up the great work!

This cereal is the BEST!

This cereal is the BEST! Please don’t ever discontinue it!