granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Added to granola, pumpkin seeds toast beautifully alongside other seeds and nuts, adding essential minerals like magnesium and zinc. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025

Use seeds in homemade trail mix, granola, and energy bites. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025

Cherry Pistachio Pecan Granola Someone smart at TJ’s ripped off the famous Eleven Madison Park granola, but skimped on the pricey pecans and pistachios. —Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025

Spa-goers are greeted with a cold towel and a fresh coconut before heading to their treehouse dining area for a healthy granola, yogurt, and fruit breakfast. —Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from Granola, a trademark

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing granola

• granola bar

Rhymes for granola

• azolla
• canola
• cupola
• ebola
• fasciola
• victrola
• viola
• ayatollah
• variola
• bola
• cola
• colla

Kids Definition

granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə 

: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack