Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3-1/2 hours + cooling

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Here's a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples or other tropical fruits instead of cherries. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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  • Sprinkle this easy granola over yogurt or ice cream.
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  • Mix it up and use your favorite dried fruits in this recipe.
  • Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola

    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 3 hours 30 min
    Yield 6 cups

    Ingredients

    • 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

    Directions

    1. Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a 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.
    2. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet; let stand until cool.

    Nutrition Facts

    1/2 cup: 343 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.

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