Crock Pot Fruited Oatmeal

Wake up to the warm, comforting aroma of Crock Pot Fruited Oatmeal—a hearty, make-ahead breakfast packed with nourishing ingredients and natural sweetness. This slow-cooked oatmeal combines creamy steel-cut oats with the vibrant flavors of dried cranberries, chopped apricots, and a touch of fresh apple for a fruity twist. Infused with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, each spoonful offers a cozy blend of sweetness and spice, while optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe cooks overnight, making it the perfect solution for busy mornings. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey, for a wholesome start to your day. Keywords: crock pot oatmeal, overnight breakfast, fruited oatmeal recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Steel-cut oats
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Fresh apple, peeled and diced
• 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and diced apple to the crock pot.

Step 3

Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well mixed.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot and set it to the low setting.

Step 5

Cook for 8 hours or overnight until the oats are soft and creamy.

Step 6

Once cooked, give the oatmeal a good stir to incorporate any ingredients that may have settled during cooking.

Step 7

If desired, stir in the chopped nuts for added crunch.

Step 8

Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, top with additional fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1440.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1530.8

Total Fat 36.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 748.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 137.9g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 124.0IU	0%
Calcium 572.1mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1445.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.7%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 69.9%