Easy Stovetop Granola Recipe

A Quick and Easy Granola Recipe!

Sometimes I just don’t have the patience for how long a lengthy-cook time granola traditionally takes in the oven. And so I set out to test granola over the stovetop to see if I could get a similar result in a fraction of the time. And believe it or not it works! It’s sweet, nutty, crisp, toasty, made with nutritious ingredients, and deliciously fresh. In other words much better than what you buy in a box or bag. Plus it makes a smaller batch because you may not always need a big batch of granola. There are endless ways to use it, or you can simply snack on it plain because it’s completely irresistible!

Ways to Use This Homemade Granola

Add to yogurt or finish it over berry parfaits. Toss into a berry salad instead of croutons (love this one!). Bake some diced, lightly sweetened fruit and use this for a finish. Add to grilled fruit, such as peaches with mascarpone. Sprinkle over ice cream, a banana split, or pudding. Dip fruit into a fruit dip or caramel dip then dunk in the granola.

Stovetop Granola Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3 Tbsp honey 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 cup chopped pecans 3 Tbsp finely shredded coconut (optional)

How to Make Stovetop Granola

Possible Variations for This Granola

Try adding a few tablespoons of various mix-ins:

Dried fruit Different types of nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, peanut, macadamia, pistachios) Seeds (flax, hemp, chia, sesame, poppy, pumpkin) At the end off heat drizzle in a splash of extract for another boost of flavor (1/2 tsp vanilla or coconut extract, or 1/4 tsp almond extract)

Helpful Tips

Don’t try to use a different sweetener in place of honey. Maple syrup and sugar won’t give it the same crisp finish. You can substitute butter for coconut oil. I recommend that you use rolled, old fashioned oats, not quick oats, for a better texture. Use unsalted nuts so granola isn’t overly salty. To quickly “chop” pecans just place in a small resealable bag and crush up with a meat mallet. Preferably use a heavy non-stick skillet for even heat distribution. Store in the fridge for a longer shelf life and crispiest texture. Crispier tip: If you find the granola didn’t crisp up to your liking, you can try heating on the prepared baking sheet at 250 in the oven for about 15 minutes.