granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə How to pronounce granola (audio)
: a mixture typically of rolled oats and various added ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, and nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack

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Make a yogurt parfait with coconut yogurt, berries, and nut-free granola. Guacamole and plantain chips: Avocados provide nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E. Pair guacamole with crunchy, gluten-free plantain chips. Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025 Top with remaining 1/2 cup blueberries and banana slices, the raspberries, and granola. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 Feel free to assemble this recipe as a parfait in a jar or glass, or add granola for a little extra bulk and crunch. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025 Use them as a topping on your next salad, turn them into a sweet or spicy afternoon pick-me-up, or mix them into breakfast dishes like yogurt, porridge, and granola. Caroline Tien, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granola

Word History

Etymology

from Granola, a trademark

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granola was in 1970

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“Granola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granola. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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granola

noun
gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə How to pronounce granola (audio)
: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack
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