No Mess Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats

Wake up to a breakfast that's as effortless as it is comforting with this No Mess Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe. Perfectly creamy and slow-cooked overnight, this dish transforms hearty steel-cut oats into a deliciously warm start to your day with minimal prep time and zero cleanup hassle. The key to its mess-free magic lies in using a crock pot water bath or greased liner, ensuring easy cleanup while achieving perfectly cooked oats every time. Customize your oats with optional cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk for rich flavor, and top with fruits, nuts, or your favorite sweeteners for endless variety. With its hands-off cooking method and ability to serve four, it’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast solution for busy mornings or meal prepping. Tags: slow cooker oatmeal, steel-cut oats recipe, overnight crock pot breakfast.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:485 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Steel-cut oats
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Milk (optional, any type)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 as needed Cooking spray or butter

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your crock pot to avoid sticking or mess. Lightly spray the inner liner with cooking spray or grease it with a thin layer of butter.

Step 2

To ensure an easy cleanup, you can also opt to use a heat-safe glass bowl or a casserole dish that fits inside your crock pot. Place the bowl inside, then add water to the crock pot (outside the bowl) until it comes about halfway up the sides of the bowl, creating a water bath.

Step 3

Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk (if using), salt, cinnamon (if desired), and vanilla extract (if desired) to the dish or directly into the crock pot (if not using a water bath). Stir to combine.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to the low setting. Cook for 7–8 hours, or overnight, until the oats are tender and creamy.

Step 5

In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add any desired toppings or sweeteners such as fresh fruits, nuts, maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.

Step 6

Serve warm and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat with an additional splash of milk or water to restore the creamy texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1211.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	139

Total Fat 5.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 718.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 120.0IU	0%
Calcium 375.7mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 377.6mg	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: 34.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 40.8%