I love me some granola. And this healthy stovetop granola is so tasty and easy to make! We love it for breakfast paired with yogurt or as a snack alone.
But as much as I love it, I very rarely find myself making it, simply because it takes some time. I mean don’t get me wrong, I have made it and have even shared that recipe, our almond granola, with you guys, but I don’t make it very often.
That is until I learned this little gem of an idea: make it in smaller batches, on the stove top, in ten minutes.
Hello?!
Who has been hiding this brilliance from me?
This is the world’s easiest way to make granola.
And just like I mention in the video, you can really make this your own. Add your favorite stir-ins, switch up the nuts, use whatever dried fruit you have, etc. Simply put, granola is just not going to get any easier than this recipe.
I love sprinkling this granola on top of some organic whole milk yogurt or non-fat Greek yogurt. (Yes – I see it. The paradox. I’m so done fighting it. This is how I roll.)
If you want to get fancy, try these oatmeal energy bites or banana oatmeal energy bars (kids adore them).
Either way, if you give it a try, let me know. I love hearing what you guys get excited about!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 2 cups rolled oats (80 g)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried fruit cranberries, apricots, raisins, etc.
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and melt coconut oil. Add in oats, walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup. Gently toss until everything is well incorporated.
- Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, continuously stirring, until oats and nuts are toasty and golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Finish by stirring in dried fruit and coconut.
- Store in an airtight container or small zip lock bags. Enjoy!
- Makes about 3 cups- 10 – 1/3 cup servings)
Comments
Sarah says
Brilliant! I will definitely try this. Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
rashida says
Hi Dani,
I got your email about the granola on the stove and i was quite excited to watch it, but unfortunately it won’t load at all, i tried YouTube and it;s the same. I read the comments of others viewers and found out, they too cannot watch it. So please do something about it to fix it up. By the way I must tell you that I love love all your videos and you have a great style, you make any recipes looks simple.God Bless you
Tayra says
I’ve made this recipe a coue of times already and it’s definitely becoming a staple in our home. Even my 4 y.o. ask for it!! It’s delicious and SO easy to make. Thanks Danni!!
Priscilla @ foodpornnation.com says
I made this and this was absolutely stunning. My boyfriend literally dropped the F bomb it was so good! haha
Highly recommend it and will always make stove top granola from now on. It’s so easy and too good not to!
Les says
OMG thank you sooooo much for this recipe! it looks really easy,cant wait to try it~
Jess says
I just made this, and it is SO delicious 🙂 It’s about a million degrees outside right now, but one of my favorite snacks is sautéed cinnamon apples. I was looking for a quick granola recipe to sprinkle on top for some crunch and this was perfect! 🙂
Dani says
So glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know.
Karen says
Tastes amazing…I love lots of your food and my kids are loving the fact that they get to taste so many different things xxxxxxxx
Dani says
I love hearing that. Thanks Karen!
Kimmy says
Hi Dani, I just want to ask if how many days these awesome granola lasts? Great recipe btw will try these very very soon 😉
Dani says
Good question! It should last a couple of weeks stored in a airtight container!
Alicia says
I don’t have coconut oil, is there something I can use instead?
teresa says
New to the site. I AM IN LOVE…. Will be making this tonight
Dani says
Love it! Happy to have you here 🙂
Franchesca says
Thank you for this fast and delicious breakfast idea.Â
Dani says
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it 🙂
La says
I have made a couple of batches. Delish. Now I’m trying to make granola bars. Any ideas?
Dani says
Hi La! I don’t have a recipe for granola bars yet! Hopefully soon:)
Shazaa says
Hi Dani,
I tried the granola the other day and I absolutely loved it! Thanks so much for this awesome recipe. It’s fast (not to mention super yummy) and there’s no need to turn the oven on…
Thanks again!
Shazaa
Dani says
Lol exactly! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Yndira Sanchez says
Hey Dani I wanted to know get a still do it in ten minutes if the nuts and seeds I’m using are raw please let me know asap I would like to make this my own thanks
Dani says
It depends on if you prefer the flavor of toasted nuts. IF you want them toasted you will need to take the time to do that first. otherwise, you should be fine.
Gigi says
I didn’t have any maple syrup so used honey instead. Still turned out really delicious so will definitely be making again. Thanks Dani!
Dani says
Good to know, thanks for sharing!!
Tina says
Hi Dani.. just came across your site absolutely love it… just wanted to know if I could substitute the coconut oil and coconut flakes with something else as I am allergic to coconut but really would love to make this granola.
Dani says
You can try butter or avocado oil. And then to stir in, use mix-in you like in your granola. Very flexible!
Pauli says
Love this recipe Dani! I’ve been making it for years, each time I change up the fixings to include whatever is in my pantry. We love it, my husband asks for it when we run out. I recently discovered dried blueberries from Trader Joe’s and it’s soooooo good in this recipe!
Dani says
Love the idea of adding dried blueberries. Thanks for sharing.
Toony L. says
This granola was a hit! At first, I thought, “Hmmm, I’m not sure how I feel about this ‘stovetop’ stuff.” Before I knew it, I had eaten the whole bowl! Will definitely make it again real soon. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Dani says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Natasha says
Hi Dani, I watch a lot of your videos and ty them out. This granola one is my go to recipe as its so quick and easy. Plus its a good base and can change it up with whats on hand. Thanks for this stove top version:)
Toni says
Just made this recipe. I was searching for a recipe I did not need to turn the oven on for, and this is it. Had a little taste, as I am waiting patiently for it to cool. Made per recipe adding cranberries and coconut. Delicious. I added my coconut half way through the cooking process to toast it. Definate keeper. Thanks.
Dani Spies says
Hi Toni! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe – thanks so much for letting me know!