Crockpot Granola

Last Updated on April 20, 2024 by Jess

The crockpot. Under utilized at my house and I realize how much I love it every time I use it…and then I promptly put it away for another month or so. I can’t be alone on that one, right? Any who, I eat overnight oats for breakfast five or so times a week. It fills me up and makes my taste buds dance. If you’re looking for a new recipe, this recipe is my go to and mixes together in literally 5 minutes. One complaint I hear about overnight oatmeal is the lack of texture. I get it. So I like to top mine with some extra walnuts, almonds, or granola. And let me tell you, this homemade crockpot granola is the way to go!

The inspiration came from sitting with a cup of coffee at my sisters, flipping through magazines. I saw a crockpot granola recipe and I was inspired! I promptly got home and made my own take on granola, and here it is for you. It isn’t too sweet, so if you have a sweet tooth, you may want to add a little more honey or maple sugar. When mixed with vanilla Greek yogurt, it is perfect for me. Give it a try. Then personalize it to your own liking and enjoy on its own, with yogurt, or with some milk.

Your ingredients for Crockpot Granola

• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries and apples (or any combination of your favorite dried fruit!)
• 1 cup nuts of your choice (I used pecans)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• dash of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Your Steps to Crockpot Granola

Liberally spray a crockpot with cooking spray. Then mix all ingredients in the crockpot, making sure to evenly distribute the honey and coconut oil. Cook on high for 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Watch closely for the last half hour as it can burn easily and who likes cleaning a burned on crockpot? Definitely not me. This recipe does make quite a lot of granola. That’s okay! Less prep later, right? As long as you keep it in an air tight container, it should keep for quite some time. Enjoy! —Jess

Crockpot Granola

Homemade granola: simple and so much better than store bought. Better than that, it is made in the crockpot to minimize the work. Big win!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Equipment

• slow cooker

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries and apples or any combination of your favorite dried fruit!
• 1 cup nuts of your choice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• dash of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

 

• Liberally spray a crockpot with cooking spray.
• Then mix all ingredients in the crockpot, making sure to evenly distribute the honey and coconut oil.
• Cook on high for 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Leave the cover slightly ajar so that moisture can escape.
• Watch closely for the last half hour as it can burn easily.
• Allow to cool by spreading onto a baking sheet. Store cooled granola in an airtight container.

Keyword crockpot, granola, slow cooker

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Looking for other favorite Breakfast Recipes?

Give a couple of these a try!

Please follow and like us:

Please leave this field empty

Don't Miss a Post!

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EACH BLOG POST RIGHT IN YOUR INBOX!

Email Address *

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.