A few months ago I was overhauling our recipe box, which I have had for fourteen years, and stumbled upon this crock-pot breakfast cobbler recipe. I was trying to get rid of clutter and recipes that we know we wouldn’t make, and in the process found many interesting recipes we have yet to try.
If you haven’t gone through your recipes in awhile, you may want to do it soon. I couldn’t believe how many recipes I was able to get rid of and lighten our load. I am on a bit of a purging kick now, trying to reduce clutter. Too much stuff can equal stress. I digress.
Anyway, through the purging process, when I found this crock-pot breakfast cobbler recipe I knew I had to make it right away. It is credited to no source as the recipe was typed into someone’s computer and printed it out. The only real change I made was to make it dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter, but feel free to put the butter back in. I bet the breakfast cobbler would be fantastic with butter. I am just not willing to try it for myself now. I have also left on the apple peel, and I have also made it without the peels.
This is much like an apple crisp except it uses granola instead of plain rolled oats which is nice because depending on the granola, it brings in the nuts and dried fruits normally not associated with a crisp.
The Verdict: Our kids think this is dessert for breakfast! This crock-pot breakfast cobbler recipe comes together so fast and easy, too. It’s nice to have a hot meal ready for breakfast without doing any of the prep work in the morning. Also, this is a great recipe to make if you have apples to use up that aren’t totally crispy.
Above is a picture of the breakfast cobbler with the skins left on the apples. I leave the skins on because it cuts a step out (saving time), leaves more antioxidants, minerals, and fiber in, and the texture doesn’t bother us. Feel free to peel your apples.
Crock-pot Breakfast Cobbler, G-F, D-F options
Ingredients
- 4 apples sliced, and peeled if desired (I have made it both with the peels on and off)
- 2 cups granola gluten-free if needed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 T melted coconut oil can substitute butter
- 1 t cinnamon
Instructions
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Grease the crock-pot.
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Place the apples in the slow cooker.
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In a medium mixing bowl combine the granola, honey, coconut oil and cinnamon, and stir until combined.
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Top the apples with the granola mixture.
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Cover and cook on low overnight about 7-9 hours (alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours).
Have you made Slow Cooker Breakfast Egg & Vegetable Casserole?
Or have you tried Overnight Steel Cut Oats?
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This sounded good, but didn’t turn out good. Maybe it’s the granola I used. The apples just turned into sauce and the ratio of apples to granola was really off. I’m disappointed. 🙁
So sorry to hear, Julie. I know some crock pots burn hot. That sounds like that’s what happened to your apples. Thanks for sharing.
This has become a staple in my fridge! I love adding a bit of unsweetened coconut flakes. But Oh My Gosh~ I seriously always have this in my fridge. AMAZING!!!
Hi Rosey. So glad you like the Breakfast Cobbler. Thanks for sharing about the coconut flakes. I’ll have to give that a try!
I did this in my crockpot for 7 hours and it was burst to a crisp! The granola was ruined and even the skins on the apples were charred. Is the recipe missing something? Like milk?
Hi Caitlin. I am so sorry to hear about your cobbler. It sounds like your crock-pot runs hot. Does that sound right? Nothing is missing from this recipe. Maybe in your case you could add a cup of almond milk or something. Was your crock-pot on low? Do you have a “warm” setting? If so, “warm” may work best. That’s how I make overnight steel cut oats now, too. Unfortunately all crock-pots cook differently. Thank you for taking the time to share!
I love that this is a recipe that has a twist on plain oatmeal and fruit. I make my own granola, so this can be all made from scratch and a super easy recipe to make for breakfast.
Hi Allyson, It’s awesome to have a totally homemade cobbler! Blessings, and thanks for visiting!
This sounds really easy and good! I just bought a bunch of apples today – I will be trying this very soon.
You are right, Kimberlee. Totally easy and good! Thanks for visiting!
Love this idea! I usually just cook steel cut oatmeal in the crock pot for breakfast but this would be a nice change. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Samantha. I am like you, mostly making steel cut oats for the morning in the crock-pot, so it is nice to mix it up with a recipe like this. Thanks for visiting!
Very yummy looking!!
Thanks Diana! My family enjoys it!
I am so grateful I found your site! Thank you for sharing such great ideas. This breakfast is cooking away in my slow-cooker right now and it smells awesome. I’m a mom of 6 so I doubled the recipe. Thanks again. 🙂
Hi Melissa, Thanks for the encouragement! Blessings!
This sounds sooooooo good. Great idea and very creative. Hugs, Marty
Hi Marty, Thanks so much, and thanks for visiting!
So easy! pinning 🙂
Thanks, Steph!
Hello. I am next door to you (linked up) at Between Naps on the Porch. Your post is wonderful and I am gluten free so I especially appreciate the option. I really run out of good breakfast ideas and I’m sure I’m not alone. Thanks for thinking ‘breakfast’!
Delicious!! Can’t wait to try…Love when the crockpot does the work for me!!
I could eat this right off the screen. 🙂 I love my crock pot. Visiting from Simple Lives Thursday!
Thanks, Stacy. I am in love with my crock-pots, too!
Great idea! My husband would be eternally grateful if I made this for him 🙂
Hi Jennifer, It comes together so quickly, and so tasty! Thanks for visiting!
This looks great! We make steel cut oats in the crockpot overnight all the time, but never anything else. I think my kids would love it, pinning to try soon 🙂
Hi Sherri, I am always looking for overnight breakfast ideas so we can wake up to a hot breakfast from the crock-pot. Hope you all enjoy, and thanks for visiting!
This looks good! We just bought a big bag of apples from Costco so I may try this soon!!!
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!