granola

American  

[gruh-noh-luh] / grəˈnoʊ lə /

noun

1. a breakfast food consisting of rolled oats, brown sugar, nuts, dried fruit, etc., usually served with milk.

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granola British  

/ ɡrəˈnəʊlə /

noun

1. a mixture of rolled oats, brown sugar, nuts, fruit, etc, eaten with milk

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Etymology

Origin of granola

1870–75; originally a trademark; -ola

Example Sentences

The dark purple berry went global in the early 2000s after it was reinvented as a sweet sorbet, often topped with granola and fruit, and marketed for its antioxidant-rich properties.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

There are gifts that actually improve with a little time — spiced nuts, granola, brittle, caramel corn, spice blends, pickles.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

We look out for one another — we give water if someone is low on water, granola bars if someone is low.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

HOLLISTER, Calif.—Teacher Andrea Gonzales sipped tea from an apple-adorned mug a student gave her, and mixed granola into a bowl of yogurt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

The end of a granola bar wrapper sticks out from underneath the maroon beanbag chair, too.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison