Best Of CLE: City Hippie's Savory Granola

While most granolas are good for a quick snack or as a yogurt topping, the savory Parmesan rosemary mix ($3.50) from City Hippie Granola feels like a full-course meal. “It’s unique. It’s different from the other stuff,” says chief granola officer Meghan McCarthy. “For people who don’t particularly like granola, it is not your traditional granola.”

Level up your granola game by mixing the Parmesan rosemary granola in a bowl with avocado, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls and Kalamata olives for a tasty twist on a classic breakfast bowl. You can even crumble it on top of mac ‘n’ cheese or creamy soups for some extra texture and flavor.

Inspired by common ingredients from the fridge, a blend of oats and nuts, onion powder, garlic powder, extra virgin olive oil, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and garden-fresh rosemary grown by McCarthy make up the simple recipe for this granola that packs a surprising punch. “The rosemary really comes through, so does the Parmesan,” says McCarthy. city-hippie.com 

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