Steel Cut Oatmeal Crock Pot Recipe
Wake up to the comforting aroma of this Steel Cut Oatmeal Crock Pot Recipe—a hands-off, hearty breakfast that takes just 5 minutes to prepare! Perfect for busy mornings, this slow-cooker oatmeal combines nutty steel-cut oats with creamy milk, a hint of cinnamon, and the option to sweeten with brown sugar or brighten with dried fruit. Simply set it to cook overnight on low, and wake up to a warm, wholesome bowl of perfectly cooked oats. Customize your bowl with fresh fruit, nuts, or your favorite toppings for a breakfast that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a surefire way to simplify your mornings with the cozy flavors of homemade oatmeal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried fruit (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0 as desired fresh fruit or additional toppings (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coat it with butter to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Add steel-cut oats, water, milk, brown sugar (if using), salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.
Step 3
If desired, add raisins, dried fruit, or chopped nuts at this stage and stir to distribute evenly.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 4 hours.
Step 5
After cooking, stir the oatmeal well to incorporate any liquid that may have separated during cooking. Adjust the consistency with additional milk or water if needed.
Step 6
Serve warm in bowls and top with fresh fruit, additional nuts, or other desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1374.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1334.2 |
| Total Fat 31.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 721.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 235.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 111.2g | |
| Protein 36.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 124.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 535.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1324.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories