Packed with nutrition and all of the wonderful flavors of fall, this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Quinoa Granola is healthy and delicious!
Disclaimer: I was compensated by SunMaid to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise 🙂
I love so many things about this time of year, but the my favorite just might be all of the smells. I love pumpkin, cinnamon and the other "spices". If you want to make your house smell AMAZING, make this recipe.
If you are looking for some more healthy fall recipes, you will love these Slow Cooker White Chocolate Chip Bars, No Bake Healthy Pumpkin Donut Holes and this Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate!
All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider!
Why You Should Make This Pumpkin Quinoa Granola
I made a point of making this granola with only wholesome, quality ingredients. I decided to use both golden and regular raisins in this granola and it came out perfect.
I love adding quinoa for the perfect crunchy texture as well as the added plant-based protein.
I've made it a few times now and once I even forgot to add the coconut oil (oops!) and it still came out great. I think the coconut oil helps to make it crunchy though.
Say goodbye to the store bought granolas that are filled with unnecessary ingredients, fat and sodium. This one is delicious and nutritious. So yes, you can have a second serving!
I love the fact that you literally put all of the ingredients into the slow cooker (except the raisins and nuts), cook, stir to combine and that's it! This is my kind of recipe because these days are getting too busy (and too short!)
Recipe Tips
You can easily substitute another dried fruit for raisins if you'd like. I made this with unsweetened dried cranberries and it was delicious!
You can also use whatever sliced nuts and seeds that you have in the house. Every time I make this pumpkin quinoa granola I use a variety of nuts and seeds.
Right when the granola is cooled, I like to put into portion-controlled plastic bags or containers so that I can easily take one out to enjoy with my yogurt or an on-the-go snack. This helps to prevent mindless overeating too.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Quinoa Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats dry
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- ¼ cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup raw sliced almonds
- ½ cup raw sliced pecans
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup 100% maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place parchment paper or spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Place all of the ingredients except raisins in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Place in prepared slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 - 1½ hours making sure to stir every 30 minutes.
- Remove from slow cooker and stir in raisins. Mix again and allow to cool.
- Once completely cooled, break into pieces.
Isabel
This is such a perfect delightful snack! I love it. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it, Isabel! Thank you!
Kristyn
Crockpot & pumpkin flavor...yes, please!! I am dying over this! It's so yummy & so easy to make! I will be making this on repeat!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much, Kristyn!
Toni
This is seriously amazing! Packed full of flavors!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much, Toni!
Nutmeg Nanny
What a fun recipe! I love the idea of making granola in the slow cooker. I'm off to check out the full recipe 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
This looks SO good. I'm really intrigued! Have never attempted granola in a crockpot. BUT there's a first time for everything. Definitely trying this and have it pinned!
Cookin+Canuck
This is brilliant! I'm going to make it this weekend and I'll be sure to report back.
Ginny McMeans
Ohhhh, love homemade granola and especially in the slow cooker. So festive!
The Food Hunter
It is officially pumpkin season and I love this recipe best!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Lauren, I love this!! pinned and am going to try this!
Sarah
This looks delicious!
Catherine
Dear Lauren, your granola looks wonderful! I'm off to check out your recipe! xo, Catherine
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Catherine!
Judy
Where is the recipe for quinoa granola? Could not find it
lauren.kelly
Hi Judy! Here is the link to the recipe: https://www.sunmaid.com/fitness/guest-food-bloggers/pumpkin-quinoa-granola/ Thank you!
Linda
Hi Lauren,
I clicked the link and it is a dead link. Help?