Microwave Granola
Make breakfast easy and delicious with this quick and customizable Microwave Granola recipe! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch of golden, crispy granola using simple pantry staples like rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, and coconut oil. Perfect for busy mornings or last-minute snacks, this no-oven granola combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, with optional add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for extra texture and nutrition. The microwave ensures you save time without sacrificing flavor, yielding irresistibly crunchy results. Enjoy it as a yogurt topping, with milk, or straight out of the jar for a wholesome treat. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to a week, making it a go-to recipe for meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.3333 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Mix well.
In a small microwave-safe dish, heat the coconut oil or butter and honey or maple syrup in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until melted and easily mixable.
Stir the vanilla extract into the warmed liquid mixture, then pour over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure all the oats are coated.
Spread the mixture evenly on a microwave-safe plate lined with parchment paper. Keep it slightly loose for even cooking.
Microwave the granola on high for 2 minutes, then stir it gently to prevent clumping. Spread it back out evenly.
Microwave for an additional 2-3 minutes in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval to check for doneness. The granola is ready when it turns golden brown and smells fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Remove the granola from the microwave and let it cool completely on the plate. It will crisp up as it cools.
If desired, stir in chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit once the granola has cooled.
Store the granola in an airtight container for up to a week and enjoy as a topping for yogurt, with milk, or as a snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.2 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.1 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
