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 says
April 26, 2017 at 4:38 amClever that this is made in the slow cooker! Looks delish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 26, 2017 at 7:15 amThank you!
Tiffany M. Bastedo - Relationship Coach says
April 25, 2017 at 12:26 pmI’ve been looking for something like this!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 25, 2017 at 2:25 pmGreat! I hope you enjoy!
Ana Alarcon says
April 25, 2017 at 10:30 amthis looks and sounds so yummy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 25, 2017 at 12:05 pmThanks!
Menaka Bharathi says
April 25, 2017 at 5:14 amSimple and yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 25, 2017 at 6:19 amThat’s what I aim for.
kimmythevegan says
April 24, 2017 at 10:46 pmGranola 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 says
April 25, 2017 at 6:16 amGranola will make you use that baby 24/7!
Michele Morin says
April 23, 2017 at 7:26 amDelicious! And so simple!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 23, 2017 at 7:34 amYes, very easy!
Jennifer says
April 22, 2017 at 11:16 amI 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 says
April 22, 2017 at 1:13 pmExactly! Super quick and you can make a big batch to stock up for awhile!
Sara says
April 22, 2017 at 2:45 amThe 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 says
April 22, 2017 at 6:08 amIt is fabulous! Perfect sweet, but not too sweet, and “buttery” from the coconut!
Sara Duggan says
April 22, 2017 at 11:00 amLooking forward to trying it. ^_^
Esther says
April 21, 2017 at 5:09 pmCool idea to use the slow cooker for granola!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 21, 2017 at 6:05 pmLol, thanks.
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
April 21, 2017 at 10:14 amI never made granola in a slow cooker and I don’t know what I’m waiting for!! This is glorious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 21, 2017 at 12:24 pmIt comes out super delicious!
Elissa says
April 21, 2017 at 9:16 amAren’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 says
April 21, 2017 at 12:22 pmThey are so fun to use in unconventional ways!
Rebecca says
April 20, 2017 at 4:59 pmYum! Saving this for later 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 20, 2017 at 5:41 pmAwesome! Enjoy!
Sharon @ What The Fork says
April 20, 2017 at 10:34 amVanilla and coconut, two of my favorite things.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 20, 2017 at 11:25 amGreat to hear!
Anthony Ronald says
April 20, 2017 at 9:17 amThanks looks awesome! I don’t have a slow cooker… You think it would work in a rice cooker?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 20, 2017 at 9:28 amLol, no.
Lins @ Boo & Maddie says
April 19, 2017 at 5:06 pmThis 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 says
April 19, 2017 at 5:59 pmThese will be a perfect treat to bake!
Linda from Veganosity says
April 19, 2017 at 12:08 amI can only imagine how delicious your kitchen must have smelled! Yum. ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 19, 2017 at 2:04 amThe taste was better!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
April 18, 2017 at 11:28 pmLooks incredibly good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 19, 2017 at 2:04 amThanks!
Dan from Platter Talk says
April 18, 2017 at 6:52 pmJust 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 6:57 pmHaha, awesome! Love to hear from fellow granola lovers! I hope you give the slow cooker method a wing!
Nicole Dawson says
April 18, 2017 at 5:43 pmSuch a great idea! I’ve never made granola in the crock-pot, but lots of steel cut oats.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 5:59 pmTime to try granola!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
April 18, 2017 at 5:27 pmLooks delicious! Such a cool idea to make a granola in the slow cooker! I need to use mine more.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 5:59 pmGranola is the perfect unique way!
Karly says
April 18, 2017 at 4:28 pmNow 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 5:58 pmHaha, right? I always have to have a huge batch in the pantry!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
April 18, 2017 at 2:56 pmThis 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 3:27 pmBahahaha! Got to keep up with the granola game, Neil! But either way…granola is granola and will always be delicious 😉
Jamie H says
April 18, 2017 at 2:17 pmI’ll be trying to make this soon! The crockpot is so smart for making granola!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 2:22 pmIt is SO easy!
Cheryl says
April 18, 2017 at 1:13 pmThese photos are lovely, and this looks soooo delicious! Love how easy it is. Perfect for a busy mom!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 2:21 pmYes, thanks!
Liz says
April 18, 2017 at 12:50 pmHooray! A healthier granola to try!!! Thanks, Rebecca 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 2:20 pmI hope you get to enjoy some 🙂
Pretty says
April 18, 2017 at 12:09 pmI 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 2:19 pmI bake, I toss it in the skillet, and now I slow cook it!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
April 18, 2017 at 11:57 amMy boyfriend loves granola. I can’t wait to make this for him!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 2:19 pmHe will LOVE you 😉
Megan says
April 18, 2017 at 11:25 amMy son can’t do oats, and I miss granola so much! Especially anything with vanilla.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 2:19 pmOats kill me, but a bit of granola each week I can handle!
ashley DTKAustin says
April 18, 2017 at 10:42 amThis looks absolutely amazing!!! YUMMMMMM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 2:18 pmHaha, thanks!
Amanda says
April 18, 2017 at 9:38 amI had no idea you could use a slow cooker to make granola! What a great method. This granola looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 10:31 amThanks!
The Sane Mum says
April 18, 2017 at 9:10 amOh 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 10:31 amMy slow cooker usually only gets used for chicken, but that has changed 😉
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
April 18, 2017 at 8:13 amThis looks so delicious! I would nibble this all day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 8:59 amYes, very addicting!
Courtney Bentley says
April 18, 2017 at 1:30 amThis recipe looks very interesting! thank you for sharing it with us 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 6:23 amIt’s my job to post recipes.
Prasanna Hede says
April 18, 2017 at 1:12 amThis is amazing! I usually buy Granola never made myself and love crunchy too. This is interesting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 6:23 amO wow, I would never waste money on over priced sugar and oil filled granola!
Amber says
April 17, 2017 at 9:38 pmHow 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 6:22 amRight? No worries here!
Roseann Hampton says
April 17, 2017 at 9:04 pmThis sounds delicious! Pinning to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 18, 2017 at 6:22 amThanks!
Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea says
April 17, 2017 at 7:15 pmI 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 says
April 18, 2017 at 6:22 amThank you!
Nicole @NourishingWild says
April 17, 2017 at 4:35 pmI 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 says
April 17, 2017 at 6:01 pmIf you read the post I said it is nice and chewy. You can’t make crunchy granola in a slow cooker.
Tracey Sands says
April 17, 2017 at 4:18 pmYOu 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 says
April 17, 2017 at 6:00 pmIt can be a topping for anything! Thanks!
Uma says
April 17, 2017 at 4:17 pmThis sounds super interesting. Never thought of this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 5:59 pmIt’s delish!
Tasting Page says
April 17, 2017 at 3:31 pmI’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 says
April 17, 2017 at 5:59 pmJust toss it in and magic!
Mary says
April 17, 2017 at 2:46 pmI 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 says
April 17, 2017 at 2:56 pmAnything coconutty is delicious and anything in the slow cooker…DELICIOUS! 😉
Elise Cohen Ho says
April 17, 2017 at 2:43 pmThis sounds great. I cannot do stevia though so I am thinking I may add a touch of honey. Thank you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 2:55 pmLol, guess you won’t be making this recipe then!
Elise Cohen Ho says
April 17, 2017 at 5:08 pmI am just going to modify that one little bit. I totally want to make this recipe.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
April 17, 2017 at 2:15 pmThis sounds delicious! I love homemade granola but I’ve never made it in a slow cooker. Such a great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 2:17 pmA must try method!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
April 17, 2017 at 11:54 amVanilla 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 says
April 17, 2017 at 2:16 pmIt is a heavenly combo! I love how sweet and “buttery” it tastes!
peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
April 17, 2017 at 11:53 amYou 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 says
April 17, 2017 at 2:16 pmGranola is the best snack!
Celeste says
April 17, 2017 at 11:26 amI had NO IDEA you could make granola in a crock pot! Can’t wait to try this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 2:15 pmMagic cookery at its finest 😉
Elizabeth says
April 17, 2017 at 11:09 amI love this idea and recipe! I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with your ambition, insight, and blog overall! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 2:15 pmHaha, well thank you so much!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
April 17, 2017 at 10:53 amThis looks amazingly comforting. I’ll have to see if I can get the quinoa pops in my area.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 11:04 amObviously you’d have to order them, Chrystal.
Jennifer says
April 17, 2017 at 10:39 amI love making homemade granola but have never used a slow-cooker. This sounds delicious and easy to make!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 11:04 amThe slow cooker is my new favorite way!
Raia Todd says
April 17, 2017 at 10:21 amI make granola every week, but I’ve never tried it in the slow-cooker. It does sound pretty easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 11:03 amTry it! It comes out so delicious!
rebecca says
April 17, 2017 at 10:17 amThis looks amazing! need to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 11:03 amThanks!
Nikita Hall says
April 17, 2017 at 8:26 amI normally like my granola super crunchy, but this definitely looks good enough to change my mind!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
April 17, 2017 at 11:03 amI like a slight chew and this is it!