Definition of granola
: 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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Think pastries and granola at breakfast, ratatouille tartine and salads at lunch and dinner.
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Obvious sources include sodas, pastries and candies as well as sugar from insidious sources such as sauces, dressings and sugar bombs parading as health foods – flavored yogurts, granola bars and fruit juices.
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Origin and Etymology of granola
from Granola, a trademark
First Known Use: 1970
GRANOLA Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of granola for English Language Learners
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: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack
GRANOLA Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of granola for Students
: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten for breakfast or as a snack
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