Quick Stove Top Granola

Baked right on top of the stove and not baked, this Quick Stove Top Granola Recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. It's perfect as a topping for a breakfast parfait, yogurt or even ice cream. Let me show you easy and versatile this recipe is.

Quick Stove Top Granola

What's for breakfast in your kitchen this morning? If you're like me, you need something fast and quick for most mornings.  This recipe for Quick Stove Top Granola is just that...quick and easy.  It's ready in 30 minutes and tastes amazing on top of yogurt with fresh fruit.  Makes a perfect breakfast!

This recipe works great for an easy snack for the kids too.  Just spread peanut butter on top of apple slices and sprinkle the granola on top.  That's an amazing snack for anyone! Try some as a topping for ice cream too.  I know your family is going to enjoy it as much as mine!

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Main Ingredients Needed

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This recipe should yield about 5 cups of granola. 

• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 cups old fashioned oats do not use quick or instant
• ⅓ cup sweetened flaked coconut
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Saute the Dry Ingredients

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Add the oats, pecans, and coconut; cook and stir for 4–6 minutes, or until the oats are golden brown.Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Step 2: Add the Sugar

Add the honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the same frying pan. Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the mixture is bubbling and thickened.

Step 3: Combine the Ingredients

Return the oat mixture to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, or until coated. Turn off the heat.

Step 4: Add the Stir-In's

Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips.

Step 5: Allow to Cool

Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and let it cool for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Store the granola in a mason jar or an airtight container. 

Tips for Making Homemade Granola

• You need to use fat.  I like to use regular cooking oil, but you can use coconut oil too.
• Make sure you use old fashioned rolled oats and not quick cooking oats.
• Add your favorite stir in's after the granola has cooked and cooled.

What to Add to Homemade Granola

My family likes to keep it pretty plain, but you can add quite a few different stir in's to make your granola even tastier:

• Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Dried fruit - my favorite is dried cranberries
• Sesame Seeds, Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds

How to Store Homemade Granola

• Store the granola in a mason jar or a plastic container after it has cooled.
• Use a Mason Jar Funnel to help you get the granola into the mason jar without spilling all over. 
• Homemade granola will keep fresh for up to two weeks.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes: 

• Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata
• Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Granola
• Banana Nut Bread 
• Homemade Blueberry Muffins
• Microwavable Egg Omelet in a Cup

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Quick Stove Top Granola

Baked right on top of the stove, this Quick Stove Top Granola Recipe and is ready in under 30 minutes. Add to yogurt or ice cream.

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: quick granola recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Lois

Equipment

• Wide Mouth Plastic Funnel
• Mason Jars with Regular Lids and Bands, Ideal for Jam.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups old fashioned oats do not use quick or instant
• ⅓ cup sweetened flaked coconut
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Add the oats, pecans, and coconut; cook and stir for 4–6 minutes, or until the oats are golden brown.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
• Add the honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the same frying pan.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the mixture is bubbling and thickened.
• Return the oat mixture to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, or until coated. Turn off the heat.
• Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips.
• Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and let it cool for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Store in mason jars.

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Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g

Nutritional estimates are provided using an online calculator and is an estimate per serving. Calorie accuracy isn't guaranteed.

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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2017 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!