SLOW-COOKER COCONUT GRANOLA

Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola image

Here's a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change it up by subbing dried pineapple or tropical fruits for the cherries. -Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In small bowl, whisk together oil and maple syrup. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low, stirring occasionally, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Stir in cherries. , Transfer mixture to a baking sheet; let stand until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.