Crockpot Maple Cinnamon Granola
Make delicious maple cinnamon granola in your crockpot! This simple recipe doesn't require you to turn on the oven. It takes simple pantry staple ingredients and turns them into a great homemade granola that is cheaper and more tasty than store bought.
Servings: 12 Servings (about 6 cups)
Ingredients
- 5 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup coconut oil or butter melted
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 dash salt
- optional: pecans or coconut
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir together ½ cup coconut oil or butter, ½ cup maple syrup, ½ cup light brown sugar, 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon and 1 dash salt. If desired add up to a cup of shredded coconut and/or pecans.
- Add 5 cups old fashioned oats and stir to coat.
- Turn slow cooker to high heat and place lid on top, leaving a gap for steam to escape. Cook for 2-2½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Spread cooked granola over wax paper to cool completely before storing
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
Notes
The granola shouldn't get very dark in color. If it looks or smells like it is cooking faster than it should, turn the slow cooker down to low.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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