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Granola is a popular breakfast food and snack that typically consists of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits that are mixed together and baked until crisp. It is often served with milk, yogurt, or fruit, and can also be used as a topping for desserts or added to trail mix. | Granola is a popular breakfast food and snack that typically consists of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits that are mixed together and baked until crisp. It is often served with milk, yogurt, or fruit, and can also be used as a topping for desserts or added to trail mix. | ||
Granola is a popular [[breakfast food]] and [[snack]] that typically consists of [[rolled oats]], [[nuts]] such as [[almonds]], [[pecans]], or [[walnuts]], [[seeds]] such as [[pumpkin]] or [[sunflower seeds]], and [[dried fruits]] such as [[raisins]], [[cranberries]], or [[apricots]]. Some recipes may also include sweeteners such as [[honey]], [[maple syrup]], or [[brown sugar]], as well as spices such as [[cinnamon]] or [[nutmeg]]. | |||
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==Nutrition== | ==Nutrition== | ||
*Granola is a relatively high-calorie food, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories. However, it is also a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and can provide a range of essential vitamins and minerals. | *Granola is a relatively high-calorie food, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories. However, it is also a good source of [[fiber]], [[protein]], and healthy fats, and can provide a range of essential [[vitamins]] and [[minerals]]. | ||
*Some store-bought granolas may contain added sugars or high levels of fat, so it is important to read labels carefully and choose brands that are lower in sugar and fat. Homemade granola can be a healthier option, as it allows for greater control over the ingredients and portion sizes. | *Some store-bought granolas may contain added sugars or high levels of fat, so it is important to read labels carefully and choose brands that are lower in sugar and fat. Homemade granola can be a healthier option, as it allows for greater control over the ingredients and portion sizes. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
*Granola is a versatile food that can be used in a variety of ways. It is often served as a breakfast cereal, either with milk or yogurt and fruit. It can also be added to smoothie bowls or used as a topping for oatmeal or yogurt. Granola can also be used as a snack on its own or added to trail mix. | *Granola is a versatile food that can be used in a variety of ways. It is often served as a [[breakfast cereal]], either with milk or yogurt and fruit. It can also be added to [[smoothie bowls]] or used as a topping for [[oatmeal]] or yogurt. Granola can also be used as a [[snack]] on its own or added to [[trail mix]]. | ||
*In addition, granola can be used as an ingredient in baked goods such as muffins or bars, or as a topping for desserts such as ice cream or fruit crisps. | *In addition, granola can be used as an ingredient in baked goods such as muffins or bars, or as a topping for desserts such as [[ice cream]] or fruit crisps. | ||
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[[Category:Breakfast cereals]] | [[Category:Breakfast cereals]] | ||
