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
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My go-to parfait is this yogurt, topped with muesli or granola, apple butter, and a quick dollop of maple syrup.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Use almonds when making homemade granola or energy bars.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
High-protein oats can also be used to make homemade granola to top yogurt and parfaits or grab-and-go granola bars.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
The old-fashioned granola-type cookie was made up of delicious oats and raisins.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
Use almonds when making homemade granola or energy bars.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
High-protein oats can also be used to make homemade granola to top yogurt and parfaits or grab-and-go granola bars.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
The old-fashioned granola-type cookie was made up of delicious oats and raisins.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026
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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
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