granola

1 of 2

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

granola

2 of 2

adjective

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

Backpacking 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

Examples of granola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In the morning there is fruit, granola, and yogurt, and during the day chips and other snacks are set out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

To avoid this, sports dietitians recommend having food with both carbs and protein after working out, like a turkey sandwich or some yogurt and granola. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 7 July 2026

Fruit, Greek yogurt and granola filled my plate, plus delicious seeded bread from local bakery Pigalle. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026

Granola or Cereal Adding granola or cereal to your oatmeal can enrich the texture. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Granola, a trademark

Adjective

from attributive use of granola entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1970, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1975, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing granola

• crunchy-granola
• crunchy-granola moms
• granola bar

Rhymes for granola

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

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