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Granola
Sweet and nutty with a crunchy, clustered texture from the baked oats, honey, and mix-ins.
Lens analyzedGranola is a baked mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, clustered into crunchy clumps. It's eaten as a cereal with milk, sprinkled over yogurt, or snacked on straight from the bag.
Where it comes from
Granola was first developed in the late 1800s in the United States as a health food product, and it later became closely associated with the 1960s and '70s natural foods movement before settling into its current spot as a mainstream breakfast and snack item.
Buying it
Check the ingredient list for added sugar content, since granola can range from lightly sweetened to closer to a dessert-level sweetness, and look for the specific nuts or add-ins a recipe or preference calls for.
Storing it
Store granola in an airtight container in the pantry, where it stays crunchy for several weeks; refrigeration isn't necessary but can extend freshness in humid climates.
Keeps about 6 months in the pantry.
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