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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Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Chia pudding with mango works well because chia seeds thicken overnight in almond milk and can be topped with diced mango and granola in the morning.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Similarly, a yogurt bowl topped with peanut butter, fruit, and granola can provide comparable benefits.
—Christina Manian, Health, 3 June 2026
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
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Our granola bites are a new shape and format for a legacy category that’s all bars, and essentially created a subcategory.
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Chia pudding with mango works well because chia seeds thicken overnight in almond milk and can be topped with diced mango and granola in the morning.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Similarly, a yogurt bowl topped with peanut butter, fruit, and granola can provide comparable benefits.
—Christina Manian, Health, 3 June 2026
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
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 16 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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