Gut Health Benefits of Oranges: Why We Use 4 lbs in Our Orange Creamsicle Granola

I am fully obsessed with oranges, and this obsession isn’t new. Growing up in the Northeast, family vacations often took us to sunny Florida, where we’d stop at roadside orange stands. For a little girl who’d never seen fresh oranges sold that way, it was eye-opening—and the taste was even more amazing. Fast-forward to today, and I’m now living in Arizona, where citrus trees flourish. We even have an orange tree in our backyard—it’s probably my favorite part of the house!

Given my love affair with all things orange, it’s no surprise that I found a way to infuse this citrusy goodness into our Orange Creamsicle Granola. The best part? Besides tasting incredible, oranges are fantastic for gut health. Here are my top favorite health benefits of oranges and why I love adding them to our signature granola: