Best 2 Slow Cooker Honey Granola Recipes

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Do you crave a delightful and wholesome breakfast or snack that nourishes your body and tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than our guide to creating the perfect slow cooker honey granola! Embark on a culinary journey to discover how simple ingredients, combined with the magic of your slow cooker, can transform into a crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful granola. This hassle-free recipe allows you to relish homemade granola without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will make your mornings brighter and your snack breaks more satisfying.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKER HONEY GRANOLA



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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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats for a more complex flavor and texture. Rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, and steel-cut oats can all be used in this recipe.
  • If you don't have any brown sugar, you can use white sugar instead. However, brown sugar will give the granola a slightly richer flavor.
  • Add your favorite nuts and seeds to the granola. Some popular options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds.
  • Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier. Simply line the slow cooker with a parchment paper liner before adding the granola ingredients.
  • Be sure to stir the granola occasionally during the cooking process. This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker honey granola is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover oats and nuts. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy a healthy and flavorful granola that the whole family will love.

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