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This Crock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast is a yummy way to start you morning! Not only is it easy, it will be loved by everyone!
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This yummy breakfast is a cinch to make and can be made the night before and heated up for a quick breakfast in the morning! My kids love this Crock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast I adapted from Crock Pot’s365 Days of Crock Pot Recipes.
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Ingredients forCrock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast
4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar, plus 1/3 cup
1.5 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons butter, diced, divided
14 oz box oats, raisin and honey granola cereal, divided
How to Make Apple Granola Breakfast in a Crock Pot
Place your apple slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 4-quart slow cooker (I used Mr. Big, my4-quart Crock Pot)
Sprinkle on your lemon juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon on top of your apples
Add 2 cups of your granola cereal, 2 tablespoons of your diced butter and mix well
Mix together your remaining ingredients and sprinkle on top
Cover and cook on high for 1 – 1 1/2 hours
Notes forCrock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast:
As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
Printable recipe for Crock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast
Crock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast
This Crock Pot Apple Granola Breakfast is a yummy way to start you morning! Not only is it easy, it will be loved by everyone!
Add 2 cups of your granola cereal, 2 tablespoons of your diced butter and mix well
Mix together your remaining ingredients and sprinkle on top
Cover and cook on high for 1 - 1 1/2 hours
Notes
As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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Wendy Hamptonsays
Oh good HEAVENS! This is INCREDIBLE! Nothing sounded good for breakfast this morning. So I decided to check out recipesthatcrock.com! This recipe is divine! My morning granola is a distant memory and NOW I will be treating myself to this wonderful, convenient and unique breakfast! Thanks so much for sharing! It is sheer genius!
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I’m SO happy to hear this Wendy! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment. Hearing that one of our readers loves a recipe just makes my day!
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Yogurt. A guide for how to eat granola would not be complete without including yogurt! Yogurt and granola can be eaten in the morning for breakfast or in the afternoon for a wholesome snack. Parfaits are wildly simple to throw together and pack a lot of nutrition into the day when combined with fresh fruit and berries.
Jazz up a pudding cup with your granola of choice. Top baked fruit, such as apples, with a generous handful of granola. Mix granola into muffin, brownie or cake batter. Whip up some delicious granola-chocolate chip cookies with our mix.
First, press the granola into an even layer before you put it in the oven. Then, stir it only once halfway through cooking. For really good clumps, press down on the finished granola before it cools and avoid jostling it on the pan until cooled completely. Know when the granola is done.
Heat ½ to ¾ of a cup of milk in a saucepan on the stove until it's steamy and slightly foamy, but not bubbling. Add about ½ cup of dry granola, as well as some extra dried fruit and nuts if you desire, and cook the mixture over low heat until it thickens at the oats are soft.
"If it's not high in sugar, one daily serving of granola paired with milk or yogurt can be a great way to start the day," says Abbie Gellman, M.S., RD, a culinary and nutrition expert. Less than 7 grams of sugar per serving is a good goal. Saturated fat. A little coconut oil never hurt anyone.
High-fiber foods, like the oats and whole grains found in granola, fill you up and keep you feeling fuller longer. Dietary studies have found eating a high-fiber diet can help you lose weight. Dried fruit and nuts also contain antioxidants, like vitamin E, which can lower inflammation in the body.
Fruit: add some fresh fruit or thawed frozen fruit to a bowl and top with granola. Here are some of my favorite fruits to serve with some granola: seasonal berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries), melon (cantaloupe or watermelon), fresh peaches, sliced banana.
While both granola and cereal may seem similar, there are significant differences between the two. Granola is a healthier, more nutrient-dense, and joyfully versatile option that will not only make your taste buds dance but also keep your body happy and healthy.
What is the difference between muesli and granola? Muesli and granola contain a mix of oats, dried fruits, nuts and seeds. Muesli may have added dried flakes of other grains like wheat, ragi, brown rice or jowar. While granola usually contains added sweeteners like honey, dates, maple syrup or chocolate.
Try adding it to your favorite smoothie to give it an extra boost of fiber from the whole grains, healthy fats and added flavor. It's also an easy way to increase calories in a smoothie. Personally, I think it would be a delicious addition to my Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie!
I aim to let it hit room temperature, whatever that may be; the real point is to give it ample time to shed excess heat and steam. This should take about 45 minutes; if left out indefinitely, the granola can turn sticky or soft, so do try to put it away as soon after cooling as you can.
You need to stir the granola as it bakes to encourage even toasting. But, about halfway through the total bake time, just let it be. As the sugars caramelize, they cause the ingredients to stick together and eventually form those oh-so-desirable clusters. Stirring breaks up the clusters, so leave it alone.
How much granola should you eat a day? The prevailing belief is that you should consume 45-50g of granola daily. This is frequently the recommended portion size on the granola cereal package. Suggested portion sizes are often 45g, only about three tablespoons full.
Milk: one of the simplest ways to enjoy granola is served up in a bowl with your favorite milk just like a breakfast cereal. Serve it with either dairy milk or dairy-free milk like almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. Yogurt: make yourself a yogurt bowls with some fruit and granola for crunch.
Another delicious way to enjoy granola as a vegan is to combine it with fresh fruit. Whether it's sliced bananas, juicy berries, or diced mango, adding fresh fruit to your granola creates a refreshing and nutritious snack or breakfast.
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