A slow cooker is the best way to make a batch of my easy pecan and maple granola in the middle of a hot summer without heating up the house. It is so easy, you will wonder why you didn't try it sooner.
* I find if the almonds are not cut finely they don't crisp in the slow cooker and remain chewy. If you want larger chunks of almond in your granola, lightly roast the almonds before adding them to the slow cooker.