The ultimate no-fuss granola recipe! Slow Cooker Vanilla Coconut Granola made right in the crock-pot, is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! This simply healthy, sweet, and coconutty granola makes a great breakfast or snack with zero work involved!
O yes, I did! Granola power or slow cooker power, I’m not sure, but combined, they produce one of the most magical and yummy snack creations that will ever come out of your kitchen! Breath in the sweet buttery coconut, breath out bliss and joy! Slow cooker granola is a “thing”, I had just never taken the time to do it myself. I love the quicker methods like in the skillet, but there is something about the slow cooker magic that couldn’t be denied! This lesson in having a little patience will be remembered going forward.
Just dump and go, this granola recipe is the simplest there can be! You don’t have to worry about burning your granola in the oven of “baby-sitting” it on the stove. Let the slow cooker do all the care and tending. A couple of quick hours later and you’ll have the most luscious, soft, sweet, buttery granola you’ve ever tasted…promise! I think I also paired a great combination of ingredients and flavors together, regardless of any slow cookery magic. I knew chocolate coconut was a yummy combo, so why not vanilla coconut?
The moment this batch of chewy delicious granola dwindled, I made it again right away. I usually never make the same granola recipe twice in a row (if ever); I usually am too excited to try another crazy combo or method I have in mind. But this one…it deserved a second go-round. If something ain’t broke, why fix it? Enjoy every moment of it while it’s fresh and beautiful. I’ve always loved giving granola as one of my “famous” edible gifts and I know this slow cooker version is about to blow everyone’s socks off! It blew my off, way off! It does take the “granola baking magic” out of the whole ritual of weekend granola stock replenishing, but you can’t deny the results you get!
This granola is full of vanilla quinoa pops, shredded coconut, gluten-free oats, puffed rice, and more vanilla and coconut! Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, allergy-free…it wins! It only takes about 2-3 hours, so nothing too long in slow cooker terms. Just give it a little stir every 30 minutes or so and leave the lid cracked on the cooker. Enjoy the aromas and you stand by and wait ever so patiently to devour that warm, chewy, buttery, sweet whole grain delicacy! Breakfast, snacking, topping for desserts or smoothies? Go for it!
Slow Cooker Vanilla Coconut Granola
Slow Cooker Vanilla Coconut Granola (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The ultimate no-fuss granola recipe! Slow Cooker Vanilla Coconut Granola made right in the crock-pot, is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! This simply healthy, sweet, and coconutty granola makes a great breakfast or snack with zero work involved!
- Yield: 5 Cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Vanilla Quinoa Pops
- 2 Cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- 1 Cup Puffed Rice
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Vanilla Stevia Syrup
- 1/2 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with some coconut oil before placing all ingredients in the cooker.
- Mix the ingredients to combine, then place the lid on the cooker (slightly ajar) and set on high.
- Cook for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Remove, spread on a flat surface like a baking pan, and allow to cool completely before storing.
I can smell it from here! Can you? You will…once you get that slow cooker out on the kitchen counter and get “not cooking”! If this doesn’t change how you think about, cook, and eat granola, you’re allowed to yell at me. But don’t worry, you can save your voice 😉 I KNOW you are going to love this easy peasy method! It’s crazy good and I haven’t been about to stop thinking about this slow cooker (or crock-pot) vanilla coconut granola since!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever made granola in the slow cooker…yet?
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Sasha @ Eat Love Eat
Clever that this is made in the slow cooker! Looks delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Tiffany M. Bastedo - Relationship Coach
I’ve been looking for something like this!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great! I hope you enjoy!
Ana Alarcon
this looks and sounds so yummy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Menaka Bharathi
Simple and yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That’s what I aim for.
kimmythevegan
Granola in the crockpot? What what? Now that’s a clever use of the crock pot. I drag my poor old crock pot out like twice a year. I need to make more recipes in it. I tend to think of it as a winter appliance – this certainly proves me wrong. Sounds delicious and a great thing to make to have as a portable snack.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Granola will make you use that baby 24/7!
Michele Morin
Delicious! And so simple!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, very easy!
Jennifer
I never knew you could make granola in a slow cooker! What a great way for busy moms like me to make homemade granola without spending time standing by the oven! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly! Super quick and you can make a big batch to stock up for awhile!
Sara
The minute I saw this I knew I had to try it. Looks so yummy and the Vanilla Coconut combo sounds divine.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is fabulous! Perfect sweet, but not too sweet, and “buttery” from the coconut!
Sara Duggan
Looking forward to trying it. ^_^
Esther
Cool idea to use the slow cooker for granola!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, thanks.
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I never made granola in a slow cooker and I don’t know what I’m waiting for!! This is glorious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It comes out super delicious!
Elissa
Aren’t slow cookers the best invention ever? Anything that combines easy to cook with healthy and yummy breakfast plans sounds good to me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are so fun to use in unconventional ways!
Rebecca
Yum! Saving this for later 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Enjoy!
Sharon @ What The Fork
Vanilla and coconut, two of my favorite things.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great to hear!
Anthony Ronald
Thanks looks awesome! I don’t have a slow cooker… You think it would work in a rice cooker?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, no.
Lins @ Boo & Maddie
This looks and sounds amazing! Having been gluten free for about 18 months and recently turned vegan, this is definitely a recipe I need to try X
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These will be a perfect treat to bake!
Linda from Veganosity
I can only imagine how delicious your kitchen must have smelled! Yum. ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The taste was better!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Looks incredibly good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Dan from Platter Talk
Just when I thought that the use of a slow cooker could not be made any better, you have proved me wrong and blown me away with this delicious idea. Granola is hugely popular in our family and this recipe is going to make our lives so much yummier. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, awesome! Love to hear from fellow granola lovers! I hope you give the slow cooker method a wing!
Nicole Dawson
Such a great idea! I’ve never made granola in the crock-pot, but lots of steel cut oats.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to try granola!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
Looks delicious! Such a cool idea to make a granola in the slow cooker! I need to use mine more.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Granola is the perfect unique way!
Karly
Now this looks dangerous. Granola is my kryptonite of snacks, but I don’t think I can resist trying this one! Looks so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, right? I always have to have a huge batch in the pantry!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
This looks amazing and I really want to make it now, but Lynne says seeing as I only just got my skillet for Christmas I’ll have to do your cranberry pecan spiced skillet granola recipe first! Then I can do this if I’m lucky enough to get the slow cooker I’ve been asking for for ages for this Christmas. LOL
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bahahaha! Got to keep up with the granola game, Neil! But either way…granola is granola and will always be delicious 😉
Jamie H
I’ll be trying to make this soon! The crockpot is so smart for making granola!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is SO easy!
Cheryl
These photos are lovely, and this looks soooo delicious! Love how easy it is. Perfect for a busy mom!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, thanks!
Liz
Hooray! A healthier granola to try!!! Thanks, Rebecca 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you get to enjoy some 🙂
Pretty
I love making homemade granola, I normally bake my in the oven for an hour to an hour and a half, using the slow cooker could be a good option if I am out for the day as I can leave it to cook without worrying.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I bake, I toss it in the skillet, and now I slow cook it!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
My boyfriend loves granola. I can’t wait to make this for him!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
He will LOVE you 😉
Megan
My son can’t do oats, and I miss granola so much! Especially anything with vanilla.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Oats kill me, but a bit of granola each week I can handle!
ashley DTKAustin
This looks absolutely amazing!!! YUMMMMMM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thanks!
Amanda
I had no idea you could use a slow cooker to make granola! What a great method. This granola looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
The Sane Mum
Oh yummm!! I’ll definitely have to try this! I’m obsessed with the slowcooker for dinners recently, it’s just sooo super easy! Never thought of a slowcooker breakfast! ??❤️
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
My slow cooker usually only gets used for chicken, but that has changed 😉
Rebecca {foodie with family}
This looks so delicious! I would nibble this all day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, very addicting!
Courtney Bentley
This recipe looks very interesting! thank you for sharing it with us 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s my job to post recipes.
Prasanna Hede
This is amazing! I usually buy Granola never made myself and love crunchy too. This is interesting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O wow, I would never waste money on over priced sugar and oil filled granola!
Amber
How many times have I burned a batch of granola in the oven…?! Will have to give this a go next time, it sounds so easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? No worries here!
Roseann Hampton
This sounds delicious! Pinning to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea
I would have never thought to make granola in the slow cooker! Genius! Love that it’s sweetened with stevia too. Great recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Nicole @NourishingWild
I love the idea of making granola in the slow cooker! I’m so interested to know how it would turn out! Is it just as crispy?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
If you read the post I said it is nice and chewy. You can’t make crunchy granola in a slow cooker.
Tracey Sands
YOu made such a good point – every flavor combo is chocolate and coconut! I love that you switched it up to Vanilla! I think I should combo will go well with so many different yogurts, ice cream, and snack, etc! Can’t wait to try it myself 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It can be a topping for anything! Thanks!
Uma
This sounds super interesting. Never thought of this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s delish!
Tasting Page
I’ve never thought of making granola in the slow cooker, but I’m all about easy, so will have to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just toss it in and magic!
Mary
I have yet to make granola in a slow cooker but there’s a first time for everything right? I love coconut granola, it’s my favorite.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Anything coconutty is delicious and anything in the slow cooker…DELICIOUS! 😉
Elise Cohen Ho
This sounds great. I cannot do stevia though so I am thinking I may add a touch of honey. Thank you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, guess you won’t be making this recipe then!
Elise Cohen Ho
I am just going to modify that one little bit. I totally want to make this recipe.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This sounds delicious! I love homemade granola but I’ve never made it in a slow cooker. Such a great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A must try method!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
Vanilla and coconut sound like the perfect combo, I can think of so many ways that I want to eat this granola! Plus, I need to try the slow cooker method – so cool.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is a heavenly combo! I love how sweet and “buttery” it tastes!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too
You made granola look amazing. I really have to get around to making a recipe like this so I have a healthy snack on hand.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Granola is the best snack!
Celeste
I had NO IDEA you could make granola in a crock pot! Can’t wait to try this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Magic cookery at its finest 😉
Elizabeth
I love this idea and recipe! I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with your ambition, insight, and blog overall! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well thank you so much!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
This looks amazingly comforting. I’ll have to see if I can get the quinoa pops in my area.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Obviously you’d have to order them, Chrystal.
Jennifer
I love making homemade granola but have never used a slow-cooker. This sounds delicious and easy to make!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The slow cooker is my new favorite way!
Raia Todd
I make granola every week, but I’ve never tried it in the slow-cooker. It does sound pretty easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Try it! It comes out so delicious!
rebecca
This looks amazing! need to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Nikita Hall
I normally like my granola super crunchy, but this definitely looks good enough to change my mind!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I like a slight chew and this is it!