Granola

Granola is a popular breakfast food and snack made from rolled oats, nuts, and sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. It is baked until crunchy and golden brown. People eat granola with milk or yogurt, or grab a handful as a quick snack. It is a tasty way to start the day with energy.

How Granola Is Made

Granola starts with rolled oats mixed with nuts, seeds, and a sweetener like honey. Oil is added to help everything crisp up. The mixture is spread on a baking sheet and baked in the oven at a low temperature. It needs to be stirred a few times while baking so it toasts evenly. Dried fruits like raisins or cranberries are mixed in after baking.

Ways to Eat Granola

Granola can be eaten in many ways. It is delicious on top of yogurt with fresh berries. You can pour milk over it like cereal. Granola bars are a popular snack to take on hikes or to school. Some people sprinkle granola on top of smoothie bowls or ice cream for extra crunch.

Fun Facts

• Granola was invented in the 1800s as a health food.
• Granola became very popular in the 1960s with the natural food movement.
• Some granola recipes include coconut, chocolate chips, or dried mango.

Did You Know?

The word granola comes from "granula," a name given to a healthy cereal created by a doctor in New York in 1863!