Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal
Wake up to the comforting aroma of **Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal**, a no-fuss breakfast that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines hearty steel-cut oats, creamy milk, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla, all gently simmered overnight to create a perfectly creamy and flavorful oatmeal. With just 5 minutes of prep, this hands-off dish makes mornings effortless and satisfying. Customize it with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey, for a personal touch. Ideal for busy mornings or meal prepping, this **overnight oatmeal recipe** is a healthy, time-saving breakfast option the whole family will adore.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (any type)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Grease the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Step 3
If adding optional ingredients like chopped nuts or dried fruit, stir them in now or reserve them for topping later.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours (overnight).
Step 5
In the morning, stir the oatmeal to combine any separated liquid and adjust the consistency with additional milk if desired.
Step 6
Stir in the vanilla extract right before serving to enhance the flavor.
Step 7
Serve hot, topped with your favorite mix-ins like fresh fruit, nuts, honey, or maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1438.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1150.9 |
| Total Fat 49.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 24.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 718.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 141.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.2g | |
| Protein 39.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 124.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 499.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 716.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories