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

Look for granola and cereal that are low in sugar, high in fiber, and contain whole grains. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2025

Some favorites were a pumpkin pie parfait with maple-cinnamon granola and a coconut praline granola with cacao mylk. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025

Locavores might choke on their Boise Farmers Market granola seeing a chain take over where a local business failed — with a not entirely dissimilar concept, to boot. —Michael Deeds december 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025

Add kiwi to smoothies, yogurt, or granola, or use it as an ingredient in salsas, jams, and spreads. —Laura Schober, Health, 4 Dec. 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