Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Apples

Wake up to the comforting aroma of **Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Apples**, a hearty and wholesome breakfast that practically makes itself while you sleep. This easy recipe combines nutty steel-cut oats with tender chunks of sweet apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and just the right touch of brown sugar or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Prepared in a slow cooker, these oats simmer slowly over eight hours to achieve a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with crunchy nuts and chewy dried fruit, this customizable dish is perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this make-ahead breakfast guarantees a cozy start to your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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 non-dairy alternative)
• 2 large Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Dried fruit (e.g., raisins or cranberries, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 7-8 hours overnight, or until the oats are tender and creamy.

Step 4

In the morning, give the oats a good stir to mix the ingredients together. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk or water to reach your desired texture.

Step 5

Serve warm. Top each bowl with chopped nuts, dried fruit, or additional brown sugar or maple syrup if desired.

Step 6

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk or water to loosen the oats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1722.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1448.5

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 727.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 257.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.1g	0%
Total Sugars 114.7g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 124.0IU	0%
Calcium 550.9mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1364.4mg	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: 22.0%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 68.2%