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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Breakfast is a more casual affair on the patio, where fresh smoothies, fruit, and granola keep the wellness crowd on the straight and narrow—until traditional Sicilian cakes and pastries such as apricot cake lead them astray.
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Whole flaxseeds are fine for crunch in granola, but may pass through undigested.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Use it in baking, toss it in granola, or make vegan cheese.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Pair it with a handful of crunchy granola and fresh berries for the perfect breakfast or snack.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
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Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Whole flaxseeds are fine for crunch in granola, but may pass through undigested.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Use it in baking, toss it in granola, or make vegan cheese.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Pair it with a handful of crunchy granola and fresh berries for the perfect breakfast or snack.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 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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