Best Slow Cooker Granola Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER HONEY GRANOLA



Slow-Cooker Honey Granola image

It's so simple to put this granola together, and it really helps with breakfast on busy mornings. Change up the fruits to fit your preferences or the seasons. -Arisa Cupp, Warren, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 2h10m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1 cup chopped dried pineapple
1 cup chopped dried mangoes

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine oats, sunflower kernels, coconut and salt. In a small bowl, whisk oil and honey until blended. Stir into oat mixture. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours, stirring well every 20 minutes., Remove granola to baking sheets, spreading evenly; cool completely. Stir in pineapple and mangoes. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SLOW-COOKER HONEY NUT GRANOLA



Slow-Cooker Honey Nut Granola image

I lightened up a friend's recipe and changed the add-ins to our tastes. This honey nut granola is now a family favorite! You can vary the recipe as you like, changing the nuts, seeds or dried fruits. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup raisins
Yogurt, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk honey, water, oil, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt until blended; stir into oat mixture. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until crisp, stirring well every 20 minutes., Stir in cranberries and raisins. Spread evenly onto waxed paper or baking sheets; cool completely. Store in airtight containers. If desired, serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SLOW-COOKER COCONUT GRANOLA



Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola image

Here's a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change it up by subbing dried pineapple or tropical fruits for the cherries. -Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Snacks

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In small bowl, whisk together oil and maple syrup. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low, stirring occasionally, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Stir in cherries. , Transfer mixture to a baking sheet; let stand until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SLOW-COOKER GRANOLA



Slow-Cooker Granola image

I found this recipe in Parents Magazine [November 2006]. I like that its "healthier," in that they use AJ concentrate and not oil. When I made it, I substituted Splenda Brown Sugar, for fewer calories.

Provided by New Mommy and Lovin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup coconut flakes
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed)
1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend or 2 tablespoons regular brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 ounces dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In your slow-cooker [crockpot], stir together the oats, almonds, coconut, and wheat germ.
  • In a seperate microwaveable bowl, mix honey, apple juice concentrate, br. sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Microwave for one minute.
  • Pour the liquid into the slow cooker and stir until evenly coated.
  • Cook for one hour on high, UNCOVERED.
  • Then cook four hours on low, COVERED.
  • Periodically, stir the granola. It will be a nice toasted-brown color.
  • When done, stir in the cranberries. PLEASE, DO NOT ADD THE CRANBERRIES EARLIER! if they cook in the crockpot with everything else, it will burn and became a huge mess. [I'm speaking from experience here.]
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • It should yield approximately ten 1/2C servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 6.2

MAL'S MAPLE DATE PECAN GRANOLA IN THE SLOW COOKER



Mal's Maple Date Pecan Granola in the Slow Cooker image

This easy-to-make granola is perfect for colder months, and will make your house smell amazing with toasty notes of pecans, sweet maple, and spicy cinnamon. Top it off with chopped dates for added sweetness.

Provided by Malina Bleeding Heart Morris

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons applesauce
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon maple extract
1 tablespoon hemp seed hearts
1 tablespoon chia seeds
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Pour applesauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and maple extracts, hemp hearts, and chia seeds into a slow cooker. Stir until well combined; add oats and pecans and stir again.
  • Cook the granola in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours, venting the lid slightly. If you smell the granola cooking, it's time to stir. Keep an eye on it or it will burn if not stirred occasionally.
  • Pour the finished granola onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

SLOW-COOKER HONEY NUT GRANOLA



Slow-Cooker Honey Nut Granola image

I lightened up my friend's recipe and changed the add-ins to our tastes. It's now a family favorite! You can vary this recipe to your tastes, changing the nuts, seeds or dried fruits. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

4-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup raisins
Yogurt, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk honey, water, oil, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt until blended; stir into oat mixture. Cook, covered, on high until crisp, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring well every 20 minutes., Stir in cranberries and raisins. Spread evenly onto waxed paper or baking sheets; cool completely. Store in airtight containers. If desired, serve with yogurt.

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