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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However, a single cup (30g) of some granolas contain over 10 grams of sugar, according to the USDA. David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025 Breakfasts of fresh local pastries and granola arrive in picnic baskets at your door each morning. David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 In each instance, the metal bristle had come loose during the sanitation process and had transferred to the conveyor belt where the granola was placed after baking. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds on top of the yogurt and add layers of other ingredients, such as fruits, granola, and nuts. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 16 Dec. 2024 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 30 Jan. 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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