12 Ways to Use Granola

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Granola is healthy, delicious, and versatile! Here are 12 ways you’ll love eating granola.

While there are endless ways to make your own granola, our family is addicted to this easy baked granola. It’s naturally sweetened with honey, so it’s healthier than store-bought versions, and is so simple to make, even your kids can do it!

12 Ways to Use Granola

Whether store-bought or homemade, granola is extremely versatile. Here are 12 creative ways to use granola!

1. With yogurt. Sprinkle a few spoonfuls of granola and fresh fruit over unsweetened yogurt to add crunch and natural sweetness.
2. As a healthy cereal. Granola is an excellent replacement for sugary store-bought cereals which lack nutrients.
3. Ice cream topping. No matter your favorite flavor of ice cream, granola is an excellent accompaniment!
4. Healthy snack. Adults and kids alike will find granola an irresistible snack. A fun option for kids is to create a “granola bar” with various mix-ins so everyone can customize the granola to their own preferences!
5. Salad “croutons.” Add a salty-sweet crunch to your salad, and avoid the extra carbs from traditional bread croutons!
6. Fruit crisp topping. Prepare your favorite fruit crisp, and replace a flour-based topping with a healthier granola topping. Optional: combine granola with softened butter before topping the fruit crisp.
7. Trail mix. Add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, and more nuts/seeds for a great on-the-go snack or energy boost.
8. Parfaits. Alternate layers of yogurt or pudding with granola for a satisfying dessert, pretty enough to serve to dinner guests!
9. Cake decoration. Add to the party by decorating cakes and cookies with granola. Simply sprinkle over the frosting.
10. Chocolate clusters. Add a bit of honey or nut butter to the granola to hold it together, then roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and drizzle with (or dip into) melted chocolate.
11. Frozen banana coating. Roll bananas in granola and freeze. (Optional: Roll bananas in melted chocolate or nut butter before coating with granola!)
12. As a gift. Decorate cellophane bags or small glass jars filled with homemade granola as a thoughtful gift. Don’t forget to include the recipe for the recipient!