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    Homemade Crockpot Granola

    September 27, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 19 Comments

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    If you’re anything like me, you a) love food, and b) especially love breakfast foods.  Granola is definitely one of my all-time favorite breakfast treats, but up until last year I never ventured into making it myself.  I resounded myself to the store-bought varieties, and while tasty – they were a bit expensive and didn’t always contain the kinds of ingredients I wanted to be eating.  When I stumbled across a pin that described how you could make crockpot granola, my world was officially changed for the better.

    crockpot granola in a mason jar

    I experimented with a bunch of recipes over the last year and this is the go-to one I developed.  I love it because it’s just _ ingredients which makes it simple to throw together quickly, and a bit better for your body than many of the store-bought kinds. 

    Now don’t get me wrong – oats covered in oil and honey aren’t exactly a “health food.”  But I DO love being able to control the number and types of ingredients that I use to create this delish dish.  Making it yourself allows you to play around with the amount of sugar you add to find a balance that works for you.

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    Mason jar full of homemade crockpot granola

    Bowl full of homemade slow cooker granola

    Plus, using the slow cooker means you can whip up a big batch at once.  It’s perfect if you’ve got a family of granola lovers or if you just want to stock yourself up for the week.  You can pop it in some mason jars, a Tupperware container, or even just a big ziplock bag and it keeps pretty well in the pantry.  {The more airtight your container, the better – but I’ve kept this in a gallon size bag for two or so weeks and it’s kept just fine.}

    You can enjoy this crockpot granola straight up with a little bit of regular milk or almond milk, or use it to add a bit of crunch to a yogurt parfait.  My favorite parfait recipe is super simple:  defrost frozen berries in the microwave so they get a little juicy, mix ‘em up with plain greek yogurt, and top with this tasty granola. 

    Crockpot Granola

    Crockpot Granola

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    This tasty homemade crockpot granola is a delicious breakfast treat!  Made with just 7 simple ingredients, it's easy to whip up anytime.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14
    Calories 324 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 cups rolled oats
    • 2/3 cup oil of choice (I've used both canola and coconut oil for this)
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional - use if you prefer a sweeter granola)
    • 3/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 cup dried cranberries

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients except dried cranberries in the crockpot. Leave the lid slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape so granola gets crisp.
    • Cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring every 15-30 minutes.
    • When granola is done cooking, stir in cranberries and then transfer to airtight jars or containers. Let sit - it will crisp up a bit while cooling! Enjoy. ?

    Notes

    Nutrition analysis (approximate per 1/2 cup serving):
    324 calories, 16 g fat, 40 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 20 g sugar, 5 g protein
    *this includes the additional brown sugar - cutting that out will reduce calories/carbs/sugar

    Nutrition

    Calories: 324kcal
    Keyword crockpot granola, slow cooker granola
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me:  Do you love crockpot granola?  Have you ever made it yourself?  What’s your favorite breakfast treat? 

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    1. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona

      September 27, 2016 at 10:54 am

      I love that this granola has dried cranberries in it – they’re my favorite. I used to make granola every few weeks, I need to get back into the habit of it.

      Reply
    2. Michelle @ Running with Attitude

      September 27, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Love how easy this is! Must make it!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:33 pm

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply
    3. abbey

      September 27, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Crockpot Granola!! What an awesome idea love, can’t wait to try this delic recipe!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:42 pm

        Thanks Abbey! Hope you love it!

        Reply
    4. Kim

      September 27, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      I love my crockpot and this looks so good. Granola is great to keep in the house.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:34 pm

        My crockpot is definitely my fav kitchen tool!

        Reply
    5. GiGi Eats

      September 27, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      Slow cooker – crock pot… SAME THING??

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:34 pm

        Yep, same thing! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Melissa @ Mango About Town

      September 28, 2016 at 9:36 am

      One more reason I need to get my hands on a new crockpot!! I’ve been missing mine since it broke 🙁

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:34 pm

        You should keep an eye out for deals next month – I feel like around black friday there are always really good crockpot deals, especially at stores like Kohls and JC Penney.

        Reply
    7. Ilka

      September 28, 2016 at 10:41 am

      How easy and delicious is that? Dried cranberries make this a super awesome granola for fall! Yum!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:35 pm

        Yes, the cranberries are great this time of year! (Though I’ll happily eat ’em year round)

        Reply
    8. Carmy

      September 28, 2016 at 11:41 am

      I always LOVE a good granola recipe! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks Carmy, hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    9. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

      September 28, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      This looks amazing! I have never used my crock pot for granola, so look forward to trying this 🙂

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:36 pm

        I was pretty excited when I realized it’d work for this since I like making big batches of stuff at once.

        Reply
    10. Tee

      September 28, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      This looks delicious and so easy, I’m a sucker for crock pot/slow cooker recipes!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        September 30, 2016 at 6:36 pm

        Me too! They’re so easy!

        Reply

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