What Is Granola and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about granola and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 39 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (122g)Food group
Granola is a member of the Breakfast Cereals US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does granola weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 122 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Breakfast Cereals
| In Chinese: | 燕麦 | |
| British (UK) term: | Granola | |
| en français: | granola | |
| en español: | granola |
Recipes using granola
There are 39 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Granola with Fresh Fruit
Granola with fresh fruit is the no-cook breakfast bowl done right: crunchy granola topped with blueberries, raspberries, banana, and sliced almonds, then milk or yogurt. Ready in 5 minutes, high in fiber.
Autumn Breakfast Muffins
Autumn breakfast muffins built on pumpkin puree, applesauce, chopped apples, and warm spices, with bran and granola for fiber-rich crunch. Egg whites and applesauce keep them low-fat without sacrificing moisture.
Oat Bran Blueberry & Nut Muffins
These muffins are packed with goodness and not too sweet, ideal for breakfast or a healthy yet tasty snack.
Five Cup Bread
Five cup bread mixes one cup each of self-rising flour, dried fruit, granola, water, and sugar into a no-fuss loaf. Five ingredients, one bowl, dump-and-bake breakfast bread.
Baked Breakfast Apples
Warm baked apple chunks with dates, cinnamon, and apple juice, drizzled with raspberry fruit spread and topped with crunchy granola. A cozy, wholesome breakfast.
Pressure Cooked Ricotta Cheesecake
Pressure cooker ricotta cheesecake: a creamy Italian-style cheesecake with golden raisins and lemon zest, steamed to perfection in just 20 minutes under pressure. No cracks, no water bath fuss.
Honey Granola Bananas
Banana slices rolled in honey and crunchy granola for a 5-minute no-cook breakfast or snack. Freeze them for a grab-and-go treat that tastes like banana ice cream.
Granola Gorp *
Baked granola gorp trail mix with chow mein noodles, peanuts, dried apricots, raisins, and chocolate chips. Crunchy, sweet, salty, and totally customizable.
Apple Pie That's Good for You
Healthier apple pie packed with granola and raisins for texture, using less sugar than traditional recipes. Tart apples get spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. Optional lattice top.
Crunch Crust Nectarine Pie
No-bake nectarine pie with a caramelized granola crunch crust and vanilla cream cheese filling. Light, fresh, and summer-ready with just five ingredients.
Yogurt & Fruit Parfaits
Very nice and easy, I made it for my kids, once I finished it, my husband and I we both loved it too, so it is a really good.
Alex's Irresistibles
Loaded granola cookies with toasted walnuts, chocolate chips, raisins, oats, and granola in a buttery brown sugar dough. Chewy, chunky, and they keep for weeks.
Breakfast Sundae
Breakfast sundae layers nonfat yogurt, fresh fruit, granola and raisins in a sundae dish for a no-cook morning bowl. Five-minute parfait that turns leftover fruit into breakfast.
Rhubarb Raisin Crumble
Rhubarb raisin crumble topped with maple walnut granola, sweetened with strawberry preserves and orange zest. A naturally sweetened, no-fuss spring dessert baked from a cold oven.
Granola Chips
Granola chip cookies loaded with granola, rolled oats, chocolate chips, and raisins. A chunky, chewy drop cookie that makes a huge batch of about 7 dozen.
Five-Fruit Granola Scones
Granola scones studded with five-fruit cocktail, baked as one large round and cut into wedges. Crunchy granola clusters, tender crumb, and a sugar-sparkled top.
Graduation Berry Pie
Juicy blueberries and raspberries bubble beneath a buttery lattice crust that shatters at first bite, perfect for celebrating milestones or summer picnics.
Spiced Banana Cookie Wreaths
Spiced banana cookie wreaths: ring-shaped cookies made from banana, granola, raisins, and warm spices, drizzled with glaze and almonds. Christmas gift-worthy baking.
Pressure Cooked Lemon Cheesecake
Pressure cooked lemon cheesecake comes out of the Instant Pot ultra-creamy and crack-free, with a bright lemon filling over a granola crust. The moist, gentle steam sets it silky in a fraction of oven time.
Silver City Nuggets
Crunchy brown sugar nugget cookies baked in muffin tins with oats, granola, pecans, and butter. Flourless, crumbly, and caramelized with crispy edges.
Pear & Ginger Cheesecake
Pear and ginger cheesecake bakes a granola crust around a filling of simmered pears, crystallized ginger, and a lightened cottage-and-cream-cheese base. A cozy holiday dessert with less heft than classic cheesecake.
Crunch & Raisin Cookies
Peanut butter granola cookies with raisins, brown sugar, and a chewy-crunchy texture from 2 1/2 cups of granola baked right into the dough. Thick, hearty, and packed with crunch.
Graham Granola Bread
Graham granola bread machine loaf with whole wheat, rolled oats, buttermilk, and walnuts. Hearty breakfast-bread texture packed with crunch and fiber.
Black Forest Cookies
Chunky drop cookies packed with milk chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, granola, flaked coconut, and chopped nuts. Brown sugar keeps them chewy, and a hint of orange zest ties it all together. Makes 3 dozen.
