A healthy and simple granola recipe made in the slow cooker and an iStir™ Crock-Pot Giveaway.
The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Ginger Riggins, the winner of the iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway.
Something strange has happened in our house. My “ice cream three times a day and a Snickers bar for breakfast” husband has turned health conscious. He’s always looked healthy…but maybe the thought of turning 40 and the rumored to happen 40 year old slower metabolism has given him the desire to actually eat healthy as well. Either way, when he came to me the other day asking where our granola was to go atop his non-fat Greek yogurt, I may have asked him to repeat himself a few times. Then, I may have followed him to the pantry and stared at him while he ate, in complete disbelief.
(Ice Cream Waffle Glass and mini Cake Stand pictured from the Wonderelle tabletop collection)
When my friends at Crock-Pot contacted me about doing a giveaway for one of their new Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ technology, I knew I wanted to make something a bit different. Since my husband has turned into a big granola fan, I decided to give Slow-Toasted Crock-Pot granola a try. I discovered a recipe in the Skinny Slow Cooker magazine and adapted it to our tastes.
The recipe was so easy to make (especially with the iStir technology doing the stirring for me) and my husband is a thrilled, healthy breakfast eater now that he has his “custom made” granola on hand. I hope you enjoy the recipe and the giveaway for your very own Crock-Pot® 6-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with iStir™ technology.
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is! All comments must be received by midnight, CST, on February 2nd 2014. Winner will be picked via Random.org and notified via valid email address.
Homemade Slow-Cooker Granola
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 4 cups regular rolled oats
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts I prefer Diamond Nuts
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
Instructions
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Lightly spray a slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside.
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In a small bowl whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla.
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In the slow cooker, combine oats, Rice Krispies, walnuts and salt.
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Stir in honey mixture until well combined.
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Place the lid, slightly offset, on the slow cooker to vent it. Cook on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
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Spread oat mixture on foil to cool. Stir in craisins and toss gently. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
Recipe adapted from Skinny Slow Cooker Magazine
Disclosure: Thank you to my friends at Crock-Pot for providing this giveaway.
I love doing French toast casserole in the crockpot.
I love making pulled pork in my crockpot. So many sand which options available.
I love to make Chicken-Mushroom Sauce for Pasta in the slow cooker. Smells and tastes incredible!
What a great recipe, would have never thought to do that! I like slow roasted beef in our crockpot for cheesesteaks.
Oh Jeffrey – do you have a good recipe for that? I’d love to try it!
My favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is enchilada soup! 🙂
i’ve been making a lot of chicken noodle soup in the crock pot lately. But I love these unconventional ideas and will try this one!
I like to make Pulled Pork in my crockpot, so yummy!
I have a special soup that has some cheese in it and this kind of crock pot would be so nice for it. Really like crock pots for soups.
pulled chicken !
I like to make anything with the meat that has been in the freezer a bit longer than I wanted.
Not very original, but my favorite thing in the crockpot is chili.
This sounds and looks so yummy!!
I love to cook anything in the slow cooker! I especially love to cook my pinto beans for refried beans in it because they turn out perfect every time!
Thank you so much for the opportunit to win! My slow cooker recently went out after 20+ years (it was my mothers) and I am very sad about that seeing as winter is just beginning and I need my slow cooker!!
Turkey chili!
I like to make macaroni & cheese in the crock pot, or pot roast.
I have been making a lot of beef roasts with carrots, onions, and potato in the crock pot. Or a pork roast. So easy. I also love making split pea soup and chili. Yum. Looking forward to trying this recipe.
Pork Roast.
Mac & Cheese!
macaroni and cheese
I use my slow cooker so much, and I love to make roast chicken. It turns out so moist, and I love the aroma when I come home from work.
I love making chili.
Soup! But I will try this recipe — this might be the next best thing to make in the slow cooker!!
I love to use my slow cooker to make chili. The flavors simmer all day and it’s so nice to come home to a delicious dinner!
I love making pot roast in the crockpot!
I love to make my homemade vegetable beef soup, yum!
Beef stew
These days, it’s roasted chicken. Every time I try to make it in the oven, I set off the smoke detector (poor design and high heat). So in the crockpot, it’s so much easier.
Salsa chicken!!
I love to make chili in my crock pot.
Pork tenderloin….. For sure!
I love making chili. We make all sorts during the winter months that keep us warm and toasty!
I love making chili in the Crockpot! I also make roasted nuts in the Crockpot, but have to stick around to stir them every 20 minutes. I think the iStir might fix that!
I love making barbecued chicken thighs in my crockpot!
My mom’s pot roast recipe is my fave for the slow cooker!
We love our baby back ribs. They turn out sooooo tender. Everyone loves them and no one ever believes they came from a crockpot!
Pork loins to make pulled pork!!
chili, or some kind of roast
Shredded pork! Good for so many meals.
Ok this is brilliant and I am so desperate for a new slow cooker I hope I win!!
My favorite meal in the crock pot is pot roast.
Ribs but would love to try the granola!
Beef stew. Will be making some tomorrow.
I love to make pulled pork in mine.
My favorite thing to make in the crock pot is a roast.
Pork shoulder for a down home tangy mess of pulled pork!
I love making beef stew! 🙂
Hawaiian pork roast!
I love to make BBQ beef and beef stew in the crock pot!
We make Steel Cut Oats in the Crock Pot. YUMMO!!!
My favorite thing to cook in a slow cooker is buffalo chicken dip 🙂
Barbacoa!!! We just had it for dinner.
My grandma’s pot roast is my favorite slow cooker meal. It’s the only way I’ll ever eat pot roast.
my mom’s amazing chicken curry recipe ……. so good!
My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is soup.
any roast – beef, pork, chicken – it’s all good in the slow cooker
Hmmm mama’s pot roast.
I love making my pulled pork. It is amazing and my husband loves it!
I love making my pulled pork. It is amazing and my husband loves it!
I love making salsa chicken and pot roast in mine. Also, BBQ ribs. I cook them slow in the crock and then finish them on the grill to get the delicious sauce caramelized. They disappear really quickly.
beef soup,but just learning how to use a slow cooker
Creamy Italian chicken
chili!
Oh that looks so yummy, Found your site though pinterest! <3
I’ve never made anything but I would like to make baked beans
Steel cut apple cinnamon oatmeal!
Beef stew!
Chili in the slow cooker is my favorite!
Pot roast!!
I would’ve never thought about making granola in a crock pot – clever! I’m a classic crock pot user, so probably veggie chili especially with the cold winter we’ve been having.
I am a big meat lover and this crockpot is perfect for all the slow cooker beef fry recipes from my hometown
any kind of soup, esp. split pea with ham
beef stew
BBQ pulled pork!
Pork BBQ & Chilli!
applesauce
Pulled pork
Pulled pork or chicken and also enchilada casserole!
Pulled bbq pork!
I love to make Chicken Verde! Yum!
Ribs! Cook them in the crockpot all day then finish them on the grill. The meat falls right off the bone
I’ve only been venturing into the world of the slow cooker for about a year now. I’ve have the most success with beef stew!
The sweet & spicy meatballs were a great hit this
Christmas.
The best slow cooker recipe I make is Dijon Chicken. The recipe came from Rachel Ray’s magazine a couple of years ago.
We love slow cooking so many easy recipes to dump in & walk away from. Our favorite things are chili, roast & brisket, each is great because it is rarely the same recipe twice.
I love to make overnight oatmeal in my slow cooker… good way to wake up!
We like oatmeal, Mac and cheese, and pot roasts in the slow cooker. Would love to try something with the stirring system!
love to do a breakfast casserole in it, set it and forget it
Hmmm … I never use my slow cooker because it’s so old, but I guess it would be soup or stew? I know, boring. I should get more experienced with the slow cooker.
I need to take a page from your hubby. Eating healthier is so hard to keep doing!
What don’t I like to make in the crock pot! This cold winter we have discovered our favorite is crock pot hot chocolate…I make it at home and I made it for Kindergarten class! Love that the crock pot can get my meals ready for me and the family while we are at work and school.
I make EVERYTHING I can modify to put in the crock pot. I even make candy in it! This granola recipe sounds AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
I have two favorites for the slow-cooker – my Chili or Applesauce in the fall. Wonderful…. also Granola in the slow-cooker?! Brilliant and happening soon!
Granola in the slow cooker?! What is this wizardry? This is genius…thanks for sharing this one!
I love making chicken in the crockpot for shredded chicken tacos! Great post…thanks for sharing the delicious granola. I eat granola every morning…so I’ll have to check out this recipe when I’m out of my current batch!
I have a recipe for Overnight Banana Steel Cut Oatmeal that I love, but it does stick a bit so there’s always a portion that is too cooked to eat. The stirring crock pot is genius!
I love Italian sausages with pasta sauce cooked all day then served on buns with provolone!! Pure comfort food!
We love soup and chili, especially at this time of year!
We love chicken thighs – usually in beer BBQ sauce!!
Vietnamese beef stew in the slow cooker is awesome!
There is nothing as great as throwing every thing into the crockpot and having done the bulk of the dinner making chores done at 8:00am.
My favorite thing to make is Salsa Chicken! It’s so easy to make. Just mix chicken and salsa and that’s it! 🙂 It tastes so good!
Pork comes out great every time.
I love doing shredded pork or beef stroganoff in the crock pot!
I love making a big batch of taco soup in the slow cooker on Sundays. It’s the perfect lazy weekend meal. 🙂
I love making a roast with lots of carrots, potatoes and onions.
Granola in a slow-cooker? I love it!!! I am a huge fan of granola and eat it almost everyday! This idea is genius!
Our favorite thing to make is my Hubby’s chili!
In this house we love a great slow cooker recipe, especially Pulled Pork!
I love slow cooking a roast. One roast and we have dinner for the next few days, tacos, sandwiches, nachos so many things you can make
We love to slow cook whole chickens or use our slow cooker for mashed potatoes!
Baby back ribs are my new favorite. Will never grill them again.
my favorite thing to make in a slower cooker is chicken pozole
My favorite thing to make in the slow cooker is pulled pork with a spicy vinegar-based sauce. Yum!
I love making chili in the slow cooker.
It would have to be barbecue ribs.
Chicken Soup! Nothing smells up the house as well as a big pot of soup!
i would try this granola for sure! otherwise i like making soups, stews, roasts etc.
i love a roast, its just my fav. havent had the chance to make it since mine broke. and i have a whole BOARD full of amazing slow cooker pins and cant even use them
Kahlua Pig is my favorite crockpot meal, but I am very intrigued at the thought of making granola in the crockpot – GENIUS!
I like to make chili in my slow cooker.
My favorite thing to make in a slow cooker is good old fashioned beef stew. I do love comfort food. 🙂
Our favorite has to be either roast beef or make ahead mashed potatoes.
Love a big pot of crock pot chili.
I love french dip roast for sandwiches
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I love to slow cook chili! The aroma fills the house with spice and warmth, and when I finally get to enjoy it…. it warms my heart and insides, especially on a cold winter “month”!
I love making pork roasts and spaghetti sauce!
I’ve never owned a slow cooker, so I’m not sure what my favorite thing to make in one would be, but I’d definitely use it for tomato sauces, cooking dried chickpeas and beans, and also making mulled wine/hot apple cider!
I like making veggie and chicken stew.
I love making soups, chili, and pot roast in my slow cookers! Would love to win this one to add to my collection!
Thanks!
We love our crock pot ribs, falling off the bone goodness.
Pulled pork, but also apple crisp (from a recipe I just ran across).
Love a sirloin tip roast cooked with onions, potatoes and carrots in ours. Yum!
I love to make vegetable soup and chili.
I make chicken adobo. My family loves it.
My fav crock pot meal is corned beef! Cooked all day in beer! Can’t wait for st. Patty’sday! It’s a tradition !
I love to make lemon chicken and veggies in the slow cooker. I also make a mean berry cobbler in it.
Love making soup!
Ropa Vieja and Chili
I love to make chicken taco chili! The whole family loves it!
Any kind of chicken
Beef stew with green chilies, corn, black beans, salsa and taco seasonings!
Pot roast with carrots and onions.
I like making BBQ chicken in the crock pot.
I love soups in the winter or mac and cheese. Pulled Pork is real good also. I just love a slow cooker!!!
Italian beef is my favorite thing out of a crockpot.
I love cooking pork in salsa verde. Makes great mexican pulled pork!
Slow cooked Swiss steak, my family’s favorite
I love cooking pot roast in a slow cooker. It cooks so much better then the oven where you have inconsistent areas. My brother in law was so pleased when he went out and bought one and he made pot roast. The problem with the oven is you have to put foil on top and you end up with small pieces of foil on the food.
I’m so glad that crockpot cooking has once again become popular! I still use an old crockpot that I bought for about $10 ages ago. Although the lid is starting to develop a fine crack, that pot still makes a great batch of our favorite boneless teriyaki chicken thighs!
We love doing ham and beans in the slow cooker but the idea of making granola in the slow cooker is great! I will have to try this.
Pulled pork!
I’ve actually never used a crock pot before because I’ve never had one! I would LOVE to make something with steak or pork – maybe a slow cooker chili so I don’t have to cook after my long shifts on my feet at work!
Corned beef and cabbage
Chilli is the best in a crockpot!
I love making bulgogi in the crockpot, and also Mexican chicken tortilla soup. I love homemade granola, and am totally intrigued by the stirring technology of this one. Would love to win!
Pulled pork!
homemade applesauce is easy to fix in the crock!
I love the crock pot for so many things, but especially whole roast chicken and chicken stock. I also love it for beef roasts.
I love making a pork butt roast in my crock pot, then the next night I pull the pork put it in the crock pot with my favorite bbq sauce on low for a few hours and have pulled pork sandwiches with cole slaw.
Hands down, my steak and black bean chili. In fact, I might just make some today!
I love to make cranberry bbq chicken!
I love making just about anything in the crockpot! But soup on a cold day is really wonderful.
I love to come home to a crock full of chili on a cold day
I especially like roast chicken in a slow cooker
As cold as it has been this winter, I have been using my crockpot to make amazing soups. I have discovered a recipe for spicy chicken soup that I have made over and over. It is the kind of recipe that makes you smile when you walk in the house and smell it cooking.
Salsa chicken that I shred for tacos!!!
I love making soups, stews, and pot roasts in my slow cooker.
I love my pot roast and a beautiful way to do “baked” potatoes.!!!
My favorite dish to make is chipotle chili pork shoulder tacos!
My favorite slow cooker is always gonna be chili!!
I love to make Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker. Thanks for the chance to win and have a Great Tuesday!
I love making soups and pulled pork! Of course you can never go wrong with a good ol hearty roast 🙂
Meatballs…I love meatballs. On spaghetti, on a sandwich, in a soup, alone…yum. meatballs…
I love making pork roasts in the slow cooker-they always come out so juicy and tender.
Chicken Tortilla Soup….thanks for the giveaway!!
Very cool- I have been meaning to try homemade granola in the crock pot. My favorite thing to make is chicken & dumplings right now- but I use my cooker for everything- bread, brownies, spreads. So easy!
My favorite things to make are either a perfectly seasoned roast or chicken. Cooking them in the crockpot all day makes it so easy to shred up either… and I’ll use it for sandwiches, taco filling, etc.
Mac n cheese!
I love making applesauce. My kids always say, “Mom this is the best stuff!!” 🙂
I use a crock pot for all things, my most favorite is meat, on a bone; ox-tails, short ribs, 7-bone roast, they come out amazing however you season them. And always soup!
I love to prepare chicken soup in the crockpot. It is my family’s favorite recipe in the slow cooker.
I like to make pulled pork in the crock pot.
I love to make soups and roast. Thanks for this great giveaway!
Soups and stews are my favorite things to make in my Crock Pot.
My favorite dish to make in a crockpot is gumbo. The cooking time enhances all the flavors and I can just walk away and let it work its magic. Thanks for the giveaway – -cathy
I love making chili in my crockpot ~ my boys always know it’s fall when they walk in the house and can smell chili cooking 🙂
One of my favourites is Meatball ratatouille. 🙂
Golombki Casserole is something I do often in the crockpot.
I use my crock pot almost every single day. I spend the summer canning Salsas from my garden’s bounty then in the winter, I simply pour a jar of Salsa in the bottom of my crock pot, then add any meat, then cover with another jar of Salsa. Awesome tender chicken breast or pork, is then shredded and cooked on low for another hour in the healthy salsa juices and can be served in burritos, tacos, wrapped for a super enchilada, even one of those bubble casseroles. I have not seen the crock pot that stirs itself. This would be so cool for soups. Can’t wait to see what recipes you do for it !!
I love making any kind of soup in my crock pot!! So easy and smells great throughout the day.
Probably the infamous 3 envelope pot roast w/ veggies!
I love making a chicken in the crockpot then leaving all the bones and waste in and slow cooking over night to make my own broth! I’ve never had chicken soup so yummy then from making my own broth! I love making everything in the slow cooker though!!
I love making soups and stews
My favorite thing to make in my slow cooker is beef stew. I just love the way the house smells while it’s cooking, and I make a big batch because leftovers taste even better than the first round did.
My favorite has to be Scalloped Potatoes & Ham with the ham leftover from Baked Ham.
The next day, I will take the bone and make Split Pea & Ham Soup in the slow cooker.
Pot Roast!
I love making all types of stews and soups in the crock pots. Although, I would love to make a roast one day.
I love cooking everything in my crockpot. And now with my diet change I am looking forward to experimenting with new recipes. But…my all time favorite is cooking a roast.
My favorite…slow cooker lasagna
I’ve never thought to make granola in a slow cooker … It looks Awesome! I love to prepare pork roast in the slow cooker. Nothing better than ‘cut it with a fork’ pork!
I love to make chili in ours.
I love to make any kind of soup, stew, or chili. Low and slow cooking means the flavors have plenty of time to marry:)
I make a honey chicken that is delicious!!
My favorite is to do chicken with salsa and shred it up for tacos.
My favorites are stew,which I make quite often, and overnight oatmeal.
Chicken and dumplings! We’re actually having that tomorrow night 🙂
braised short ribs and polenta!
I like to make chicken broth in my slow cooker.
My favorite thing to make in a crock pot is STEW. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
I love to make stew!
Any kind of stew o typicl spanish “potaje” (with beans or lentils)
Good luck!
Pulled pork is my favorite to make in a slow cooker!
I love making soups – lentil, bean and chili.
I love making pulled pork in my crock-pot! This would be perfect for making cheesy potatoes on a weeknight!
I love my crock-pot for everything, beans, roast, batch chicken, he’s my best friend.
I use a crock pot for chili, chicken dishes and stew.
Hmmmm….either beef stroganoff or green chile chicken burro’s.
My favorite thing to make in my crock pot is salsa chicken! Thanks for the giveaway!
I like to make chicken and dumplings,pizza dip,oatmeal,chili,bean dip,and vegetable soup in the crock pot.
Taco soup. Warms straight to the heart.
I love to do overnight steel cut oats and different types of meats such as Italian beef and pulled pork.
I love to cook chicken in the crock pot for pulled chicken sandwiches.
I love to make beans in my slow cooker.
I love making oatmeal and other wintry favorites in the crockpot.
Beans most often.
I made beef short ribs in the crock pot tonight!
My family likes a roast or a good veggie soup!
My favorite thing to make is Ham & Beans using a leftover ham bone.
Another I would make is spaghetti sauce.
I love to make roast with potatoes and carrots!!
I try to make anything and everything in the slow cooker. I think cacciatore is my best dish, though.
I love to make a Beef and Barley Soup in the crockpot.
I love making chicken soup in the slow cooker. Thanks for the great giveaway! 😀
I like making slow cooker rice pudding.
I like to make Chili.
Yogurt. I love having a large amount ready to use. And sweet potatoes. And ham and green beans. And…….
I came back to this site looking for your pretzel bites recipe for super bowl snack foods and saw this granola post. Looks delicious! My favorite thing to cook in the crock pot is a roast and veggies. I don’t have to heat up the whole house for a yummy, hearty, cold weather dinner.
I love to make soups and chili. I made chili last night.
I love to make shredded lime cilantro chicken for tacos.
Stocks, soups and stews.
i love throwing a beef roast in with au jus until it’s falling apart for beef dips. I hadn’t seen the stir technology, neat!
My recent favorites are pork Posole and carnitas
chili for sure….
My favorite thing to make in my slow cooker is Chicken Tortilla Soup! It makes the whole house smell yummy!!