Slow-Cooker Honey Nut Granola

Name: Slow-Cooker Honey Nut Granola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 cups.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Test Kitchen tip

Be sure to stir the granola mixture thoroughly every 20 minutes for even cooking.

Editor's Note

Look for unsweetened coconut in the baking or health food section.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 267 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Slow-Cooker Maple Nut Granola in Simple & Delicious April/May 2019

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March

Mar 12, 2019

Good one
bonito15

Mar 3, 2019

This was delicious - not a fan of coconut so omitted that but otherwise followed the recipe exactly - really good.