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If you don’t have an oven, or you are too lazy to use the oven, you’re in the right place. This stovetop granola only requires 1 pan, a stirring utensil and 6 simple ingredients — that’s it.
This recipe was inspired by one of my best friends who recently went vegan. She had never and still doesn’t often cook for herself, but after going vegan and being more independent in regards to her diet, she decided that eating out was getting 1. too expensive 2. too unhealthy. She was fearful of the oven, and at first only chose to rely on a microwave, but slowly but surely she began to confidently attempt cooking on her stove.
I have been helping her slowly get more comfortable in the kitchen, and I suggested she try making granola. Baking granola in the oven for her was daunting, although simple in regards of recipes, so I decided to make it a bit more easy and approachable so that she could make it with confidence at home.
Consider the ingredients of this recipe a base, so feel free to have fun with this and add your own special twist! You could add things like chocolate chips, vegan marshmallows, various nuts and seeds, swap raisins for cranberries, seriously anything you want or have to use up in your pantry.
We served ours with some almond milk and frozen blueberries, and we also love layering it into vegan yogurt parfaits!
If you love this stove top granola, you’ll also love these other recipes on my blog:
- Easy Crunchy Oil-Free Granola (gluten-free)
- Vegan Graham Cracker Granola (Oil-Free W/ Gluten-Free Option)
- ‘Cheesy’ Balsamic Savory Granola With Watermelon Seeds & Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Gluten-Free)
- Leftover Juice Pulp Granola (Raw, Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Fat)
- Gluten-Free Almond Butter Granola
Make sure you tag me on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan or twitter @sweetsimpleveg and hashtag #sweetsimplevegan if you recreate any of my recipes, I love to see your photos!
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6-Ingredient Stovetop Granola (Gluten-free)
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2
Description
This easy stovetop granola requires just 1 pan + 6 simple ingredients — that’s it! Perfect if you are without an oven or are just too lazy to use one! 😉
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup nuts of choice, roughly chopped (I used almonds)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried fruit of choice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional:
- 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
Serve with:
- Almond milk
- Fresh or frozen fruit
Instructions
- In a wide pan, toast the oats over medium heat, for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the almonds and toast for another 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are fragrant and lightly browned.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the maple syrup and mix until uniform, then drizzle the syrup over top. Lower heat to low and mix the syrup through for 3-4 minutes or until dried out.
- Remove from heat and cool, then serve or transfer into an airtight container for about 2 weeks.
Notes
- *Watch the almonds closely, and be careful not to burn them!
Consider the ingredients of this recipe a base, have fun with this and add your own special twist! - Nutrition facts do not take into consideration the optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 11 mins
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Vegan
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We discovered this recipe when we’re doing a kitchen reno and didn’t have an oven. Now it’s the only granola recipe I make. I triple or quadruple the recipe and my husband eats it for breakfast every single day. I also like that it has way less sweetener and no oil compared to other granola recipes. So much easier than baking granola!
I’ve never made granola on the stovetop, but it looks pretty easy actually! I will definitely try it out!
I’ve made this twice in 3 days and I’m thinking about how excited I am to make it again, so I guess you could say it’s becoming a staple around my house. Thanks, Jasmine!
OMG Melody that makes me so happy to hear, I have the biggest smile on my face! Thank you for sharing 🙂
I love this granola! It’s one of the best tasting granola I’ve ever had.
Thanks for the feedback Sophia, I am so happy you liked the recipe!
Excited to try this, we love granola in this house. Thanks for sharing.
Yay so excited for you too! ❤️
This was so good! I just made it super quick before classes, and I love the crunch it has opposed to oven-baked granola! Thank you for this killer recipe ! 🙂
Thank you Carrie, so happy to help you out <3
Such a great idea to make granola in a pan, because sometimes I don`t have the time to make it in the oven. Thank you very much for this great recipe. <3 <3 <3
A lot of sunny greetings from Germany, Susann
Haha yes or sometimes you are just lazy, like me 😛 Thanks for the support Susann 🙂
This looks so good! I always get so impatient while waiting for granola that’s cooked in the oven. I’m excited to give this a try!
That is the same problem I have haha! I hope you get to try this out 🙂
I’ve need though to cook granola on the stovetop! This is so creative, thanks Jasmine!
I hope you get to try this Philia! 🙂
simple recipes make me so happy! Thank you thank you! 🙂
Simple is my middle name 😛 But really haha
I will definitely try this!! It looks good and homemade granola is better than store bought granola!! Thank you ❤
I love granola. I love finding new ideas to use it!
I hope you love this recipe <3
I love how simple all your recipes are.they’re definitely all proof of how easy being vegan can be!!
yes yes, sweet simple and vegan, that is my goal ❤️✨
I am soooo excited to make this for my brother. He loves cereal so much and that is kind of what is holding him back from becoming vegan.
There are many vegan cereals available at the store as well, even some that are “accidentally vegan” if he would be interested in that. Peta has a lot of that on their website <3
Oh! Oil free AND stove top?!
oh yeaaah girl ?
I can’t wait to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing!!!
Let me know what you think <3
Spectacular! Love how the ingredients are everyday pantry items.
Yes yes that was my goal, and also what I did to create this <3
Yes! I love all your recipes. So simple yet conscious ?
I just started a Plant Based Living club at my school. It’s based off of veganism but it’s open to everyone and I’ll definitely be sharing your blog and recipes with everyone ?such a beautiful soul. Xx I hope to meet you someday?
That is AMAZING Niusha, that is so inspiring and makes me so happy to hear 🙂
Thank you Jasmine! This stovetop was so quick, and tasty! It was so good I made it with a smoothie bowl. I will definitely be making this again.
I cannot wait to try this. My boyfriend loves granola and I just haven’t found one I that I like so hopefully this or some variation of it, is the winner!
Let me know what you think! I have a few others linked in this post as well if you want to try others out, too <3
What a thoughtful idea! Although any excuse to cook some vegan granola is good in my book…
I hope you get to try it out! 🙂