Granola can be eaten on its own as a crunchy, sweet snack food and as a energy-packed trail mix on the go. You can add extra dried fruit such as dates, raisins, apricots and apples to granola as well as nuts such as slivered almonds. Some types of store-bought granola already may have these healthy ingredients. Simply eat the granola as a healthy, filling snack to avoid munching on sugary snacks and empty calories between meals.