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
informal granola
: crunchy sense 2
Although many people don't associate her with "that granola lifestyle," [Sarah] Palin said that she and her family eat organic food whenever they can.—
The Associated Press
The Associated PressBackpacking had never been a part of her world. Most people she knew would think of it … as an activity for tree-hugging granola types with excess time and money.—Nina Revoyr
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The granola bowl is topped with honey from the farm’s bees; the team uses beef from French Broad River Cattle Farms in nearby Etowah; and, when in season, many of the vegetables featured on the menu are harvested from The Horse Shoe Farm gardens.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
How To Make Easy At-Home Muesli and Granola Making granola or muesli at home can give you more control over the ingredients and nutrition.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 May 2026
Whole Food Snack Bars or Trail Mix Most granola and protein bars are ultra-processed, but there are a few options that contain only whole foods.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
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The mill also won with clementine oil in 2017 and basil in 2021, and has taken home Good Food Awards in other categories for its biscotti and granola.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The granola bowl is topped with honey from the farm’s bees; the team uses beef from French Broad River Cattle Farms in nearby Etowah; and, when in season, many of the vegetables featured on the menu are harvested from The Horse Shoe Farm gardens.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
How To Make Easy At-Home Muesli and Granola Making granola or muesli at home can give you more control over the ingredients and nutrition.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 May 2026
Whole Food Snack Bars or Trail Mix Most granola and protein bars are ultra-processed, but there are a few options that contain only whole foods.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for granola
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“Granola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granola. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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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
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