Almond Cranberry Skillet Granola (Easy Stovetop Granola Recipe) Recipe
This Almond Cranberry Skillet Granola is an easy, quick stovetop recipe perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Combining toasted oats and almonds with sweet honey and tangy dried cranberries, it offers a crunchy, flavorful granola without the need to bake. Ready in just about 15 minutes, this granola is perfect for those who want a homemade granola with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups of granola 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (60 g) honey
- 2 tbsp (25 g) coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (70 g) almonds (whole or coarsely chopped)
- ⅓ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (80 g) dried cranberries
Instructions
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the honey and melted coconut oil. Warm the mixture until it just begins to bubble, ensuring the sweetener melts uniformly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, almonds, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Continuously stir the mixture for about 7 minutes, allowing the liquid to evaporate while the oats and nuts toast and turn a golden color.
- Mix in Dried Cranberries: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately fold in the dried cranberries to evenly distribute their sweetness throughout the granola.
- Cool and Crunch: Transfer the granola onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool completely. As it cools, the mixture will crisp up into crunchy clusters.
- Store: Once cooled, store the granola in an airtight container to preserve freshness and crunchiness.
Notes
- Use coarsely chopped almonds for more evenly sized granola clusters.
- Make sure to stir constantly to prevent burning and ensure even toasting.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before storing to maintain its crunch.
- Feel free to swap dried cranberries with other dried fruits like raisins or cherries as per your preference.
- This granola pairs wonderfully with yogurt, milk, or as a topping for smoothie bowls.
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