Island Treasures: Hawaiian Macadamia Granola

Barbara Andersen, owner of the Shipman House Bed and Breakfast, developed her own special recipe for island-style granola to serve her guests at the breakfast buffet—something that reflects Hawai`i Island.

“I started tweaking recipes, adding and subtracting ingredients, until I came up with a granola I loved. Over the past 15 years, every morning, guests have commented on our macadamia nut granola. So many have asked to buy it that I finally started Hawaiian Granola Company LLC,” she explained.

The primary and signature ingredients in the granola are Hawai‘i-grown macadamia nuts—not only the nuts themselves, but Hawaiian macadamia nut honey and Hawaiian macadamia nut oil.

Born in Hilo, a member of the old kama`aina Shipman family, Barbara now owns and operates the historic family home as Shipman House Bed and Breakfast on Reed’s Island.

“I opened the bed and breakfast nearly 15 years ago,” Barbara says, “and am just launching the granola business after several years of prep-work. The two businesses will operate simultaneously.”

To keep the new business separate from the B&B, the granola product is prepared in a commercial kitchen across town.

The granola has become popular with residents and visitors, she says, either for themselves or as gifts. “Parents of college students send it in care packages, even to Europe.”

“The generous amount of macadamia nuts and macadamia products we use sets our granola apart. It is decadently delicious!” Other island flavors have been added to the selection, too—coffee, ginger, and coconut granolas, all with macadamia nuts.

Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Granola may be purchased directly online, and store locations are in development. Ask for it at your favorite store, Barbara says.

Hawaiian Macadamia Granola
www.hawaiiangranola.com
info@hawaiiangranola.com
808.640.3916