Granola

Rolled oats toasted with sweetener (honey or syrup) and add-ins like nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Crunchy and shelf-stable; used as a topping or eaten with yogurt or milk.

Granola

Used for

  • parfaits
  • yogurt topping
  • trail mix
  • breakfast bowls
  • snacking

In the kitchen

  • layer
  • crumble
  • toast

Picking it at the store

  • Check the sugar content — many granolas are sweetened heavily; low-sugar versions still taste great
  • Look for clusters (chunks) if you want crunch; looser granola works better as a topping

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