Are you looking for a gluten free homemade granola recipe but don’t want to bake it in the oven? Maybe you’re just short on time. If either of those things sound like you then make this 5-minute Gluten Free Stovetop Granola. This lightly sweetened granola is the perfect mix in for adding some bulk to your yogurt.

What is Granola?

Granola is a mixture of various ingredients that starts with rolled oats, some kind of sweetener like brown sugar or honey. Various other ingredients are added like dried fruits, nuts and seeds. The mixture is then typically baked and cooled. It is largely eaten as part of a breakfast or separately as a snack.

Cooking Stovetop Granola in a Skillet

Granola is often baked in the oven. It takes 20-30 minutes to get it nice and toasted.

Stovetop granola cooked in  a skillet takes about 5 minutes. This reduces oven preheat time, cooking time and energy use.

Is Granola Healthy

Granola is a nutritious and filling option when it’s filled with whole ingredients. 

You want granola to be high in fiber and protein filled items like oats, nuts and seeds. Some sweet items like dried fruits are good, but they also add to the sugar content of the granola.

Read the packaging closing on store bought granola options. You want to make sure they are not high in added sugar, fat and oils and fillers.  It also needs to clearly state gluten free on the packaging if you follow a gluten free diet.

Making your own Gluten Free Granola lets you control how healthy the granola is.

Stovetop Granola Tips

Here are some tips for making Stovetop Granola.

Use Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – Old Fashioned Oats work best with this recipe because they have more texture and are not pressed as thin as quick oats.

Gluten Free Oats must be labeled as such – Even though oats are gluten free, they are known for being processed along other grains which can cause cross contamination.  If you cannot find gluten free oats where you shop, they are available online.

Oil Use – Lots of granola recipes use oil. I don’t find it is needed in this recipe.

Fruits and Nuts – I use dried cranberries and sliced almonds in my recipe but change up the recipe as you like with other nuts, seeds or dried fruit.

The sweetener – I like the flavor of honey in this recipe but you could also try things like maple syrup or agave nectar to see what you like best.

How to Eat Granola

Here are some uses for skillet cooked treat.

As a topping – Top some yogurt or ice cream with this gluten free granola.

Snack on it  – Instead of grabbing chips, cookies or candy, grab some of this instead. It’s a healthier option.

Have it as cereal – Put some in a bowl with some milk and enjoy a filling breakfast.

How to Store Stovetop Granola

Store this in an air tight container at room temperature. It will last for a week or so.

Gluten Free Stovetop Granola is a recipe that comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. It makes a batch small enough to get through in few days and is very customizable.  Try some over some yogurt or as a healthy snack option soon.

Other Easy Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

For other easy gluten free breakfast recipes check out these.

• Homemade Gluten Free Instant Oatmeal Packets – Super easy and making them yourself ensures they are gluten free.
• Apple Pie Chex Mix – A sweet Gluten Free snack made with warm apple pie spices. Ok, it’s not breakfast per say, but it’s made with Chex cereal!
• Everything Bagel Seasoning – Make the seasoning that’s on a bagel favorite.  Put it on your bagels at home. It’s also tasty on eggs, hummus and avocado toast!
• Gluten Free Pancake Slider Bites – Pancakes and sausage in one little bite.

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Gluten Free Stovetop Granola

No Oven is needed for this Quick and Simple 5-minute Gluten Free Stovetop Granola. It’s Just Gluten Free Oats mixed with a couple ingredients and sweetened with Honey.

Prep Time3 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time8 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Author: Jamie at Savorysaver.com

Cost: 3.00

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats
• ½ Cup Dried Cranberries
• ½ Cup Sliced Almonds
• 3 TBS Honey
• ¼ tsp fine salt

Instructions

• Add Oats to a nonstick skillet.
• Heat the oats over medium heat, stirring often, and toast them for about 3-5 minutes until they turn slightly golden in color.
• Stir in salt, dried cranberries and almonds.
• Stir in honey and stir until honey has melted and all of the ingredients are combined.
• Remove from heat and transfer the granola to a sheet pan covered in wax paper or parchment paper and cool.
• Once cooled, store in a airtight container.

Notes

• Use Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – Old Fashioned Oats work best with this recipe because they have more texture and are not pressed as thin as quick oats.
• Gluten Free Oats must be labeled as such – Even though oats are gluten free, they are known for being processed along other grains which can cause cross contamination. If you cannot find gluten free oats where you shop, they are available online.
• Oil Use – Lots of granola recipes use oil. I don’t find it is needed in this recipe.
• Fruits and Nuts – I use dried cranberries and sliced almonds in my recipe but change up the recipe as you like with other nuts, seeds or dried fruit. .
• The sweetener – I like the flavor of honey in this recipe but you could also try things like maple syrup or agave nectar to see what you like best.