A quick recipe for tasty toasted coconut chocolate chip granola made on the stovetop. This recipe is a great time saver, and it’s allergy friendly!
Granola is one of those foods that’s a bummer to buy. First of all, it’s SO expensive! $8.00 for a bag of oats, coconut, and spices? Come on.
Secondly, it’s a huge hazard for those of us dealing with food allergies. It often contain nuts, dairy, or wheat, and those that don’t actually contain allergens often share lines or facilities with nuts or other allergens.
So what’s a granola fan to do? Make your own, of course.
We make homemade granola in our house on a pretty regular basis. It’s delicious for breakfast and you can make a wide variety of flavors. But one little drawback is that it takes kind of a long time to bake. Not a huge deal, but what about when you just want some homemade granola in a hurry?
That’s where the stovetop comes in. You can make granola in just about 15 minutes on the stove. It’s so easy, you might never want to use the oven again!
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Keep stirring! You don’t want the granola to burn in the pan. Keep the granola from browning too quickly by stirring constantly.
Ingredient Notes
- Oats – If you are gluten free, you must use certified gluten free oats. Just read the label to be sure that the oats are certified and free of cross contamination. We like GF Harvest Oats, which are made in an allergy friendly facility.
- Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is my preferred sweetener for granola, but you could use honey or agave syrup if you like.
- Coconut – I like to use the large flake, unsweetened coconut for granola. It has a better texture than the finely shredded variety.
Substitutions
- If you can’t have oats, you could try to make a grain free granola (or trail mix) with just toasted coconut and a variety of seeds – pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, etc.
- If coconut is not an option for you, leave it out and add more oats. You will also want to substitute a different oil for the coconut oil.
Special Equipment
You can make this granola in a non-stick skillet or a cast iron skillet.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place the oats, coconut, and coconut oil in a skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it starts to brown.
- Stir in the maple syrup, buttery spread, vanilla, and salt and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mixture starts to dry out.
- Spread the granola on a cookie sheet. Allow to cool fully before adding the chocolate chips.
Storage
This stovetop granola will keep for about 7 days in an airtight container. It’s excellent on yogurt, ice cream, or just plain.
You can freeze granola. Just store it in a freezer bag, and be sure to remove all the air from the bag. It should keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Stovetop Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola.
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten free oats
- 1 ¼ cups coconut flakes
- 1 ¼ Tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup vegan buttery spread
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium heat, then add the gluten free oats and coconut. Cook oats and coconut while stirring constantly until they start to brown – about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegan buttery spread, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook while stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture starts to dry out.
- Spread the mixture (it will still look wet) on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it cool completely, then add the chocolate chips.
- Store cooled granola in an airtight jar.
Notes
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This post was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated with new photos.
Katie
Delicious recipe!
Maria
Looks awesome. I have all of these ingredients so I will make this one for sure. How long does it last in an airtight container? Thanks!
Kelly Roenicke
I think it would last about a week!
Maria
Thanks. I made it last night. It was so easy to make, smelled delicious & tastes yummy!
Julia Mueller
Homemade granola is sooo tasty and comforting! I love being able to control the ingredients since it’s difficult to find a store-bought version that meets all my specifications. Can you believe I’ve never made stovetop granola? I must get on this!
Kelly Roenicke
You should give it a try! So easy!
Sarah | Well and Full
This looks delish!! I love the combination of coconut and chocolate :)
Kelly Roenicke
Thanks, Sarah!