Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Almond Granola

August 15, 2015

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The sweet-and-salty flavor combination in this Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Almond Granola will leave you craving the crunchy treat for breakfast, snack, and dessert! It can be made vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free…and best of all it bakes slowly in your Crock Pot while you go about your busy life. This granola is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack option for Back-to-School season (or for any other time of year)!

5 cups rolled oats
1 cup coarsely chopped Blue Diamond Salted Caramel Almonds
½ cup melted coconut oil, canola oil, or other oil of your choice
¼ cup almond butter
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon caramel extract
1 ½ teaspoons salt
Optional: 1 cup miniature dark chocolate chips, or other chips of choice (butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips would work well too!)

Spray inside of a large (6-quart) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add oats and almonds to the slow cooker; toss to combine. In a small bowl, combine oil, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, caramel...
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Nutritions

Calories
862

Sodium
597mg
24% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
25g
51% DV

Carbs
118g
40% DV

Fiber
16g
65% DV