In a quest to save time in my kitchen last week, I tried making some basic granola on the stovetop.
I love homemade granola, but hate the long baking time and the need to stir it every 15 to 20 minutes. I don’t always have the time to do that. Or rather, I often forget to stir it and end up with not-so-good granola.
And guess what? It worked beautifully, was super easy, and took me 15 minutes, max.
Heat skillet over medium/high heat and toss in the oats. Toast oats 5-7 minutes until they turn a slight golden color and smell, well, “toasty”.
Remove oats from pan and add oil/butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir together and let cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
Toss in the oats, stir to coat, and let cook together 2-3 minutes. Once oats are completely covered with the syrup mixture, pour into a bowl or onto a baking sheet to let cool.
Note: I made mine very basic (oats only), but that’s only because I always change my mind when it comes to mix-ins. This lets me add whatever I want right then! Nuts, dried fruit, seeds, chocolate chips—there’s no limit to the combinations you can make.
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Excellent preparation! I added coconut chips as well and a little extra salt. Thanks for the recipe.
Gets five stars for ease of prep! I toasted pecans with the oats- very tasty. I would definitely add more sweetener next time.
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kristen02 on 2.9.2011
Looking forward to trying this!
Taylor on 2.8.2011
Finally! I hate having to check on & stir my homemade granola in the oven every five minutes, too. Thanks for sharing an easier, stovetop version!
mmason on 2.8.2011
I can’t wait to try this. My oven is not working correctly (I can’t control the temperature!), and I love to make my own granola. Thanks for the great idea. Never thought of making it on the stovetop.