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

Examples of granola in a Sentence

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Nearly everything is made in-house, including granola, syrups and butter cookie crumbles, with pastry chef Isabell Manibusan leading the charge. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025 Top pancakes, oatmeal, or granola with strawberries. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025 The hydrated ground or whole seeds can be used as a vegan egg substitute in baked goods, and raw chia seeds can be added to cereal, rice, vegetables, salads, and granola. Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025 Sweet, creamy, and topped with crunchy granola, the Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait also felt like a treat. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 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 Feb. 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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