My kids enjoy granola so much; I couldn’t resist making a fun new dessert version for them when I saw the chocolate chips in the cupboard as I was starting the granola the other day. My boys loved this granola recipe so much (big surprise, right?) that they begged for a sprinkling of it over their cereal and yogurt each day until it was gone.
Over the past few months, granola has been on our table in one form or another at least once or twice a week. I make a batch every other week and I love having it in the cupboard for easy breakfasts.
Slow Cooker Granola
I especially love that I don’t have to pay close attention to the granola when using the slow cooker to make it! This is the easiest granola I have ever made. Check out the original recipes for Slow-Cooker Granola, and the Tropical Pineapple Coconut Granola as well. Try it once and I bet you’ll love making granola in the crock-pot every bit as much as we do! Kitchen Tip: I use this slow cooker to make this recipe.
How To Make Granola In The Crock-Pot
The granola cooking time varies depending on how hot your crock-pot gets. One of my crock-pots finishes the oatmeal in under an hour, while another one takes almost two hours. When you begin to smell the granola, it’s probably time to stir it again. Use a spatula or large spoon to stir along the edges and the bottom of the crock-pot every 15-20 minutes. It IS possible to burn the granola in the crock-pot if you do not stir it frequently enough, or if you do not scrape the sides and bottom each time you stir it. The granola is done when the liquids have been absorbed and the oats look moist, but not wet. It will finish drying out and clump together a bit while it cools on the baking tray.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Recipe
{originally published 7/8/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 9/21/20}
