Crockpot Oatmeal

Nothing warms the heart and soul quite like hot oatmeal on a cold morning. And our slow cooker oatmeal recipe makes it easy. Prep the night before and wake up to a healthy and delicious start to your day. 

Oatmeal is well known for its many health benefits. This fiber-rich, gluten-free, whole grain super food is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s good for your gut and heart health, and can even help with blood sugar and weight control. 

So pull out the slow cooker and enjoy a stress-free and delicious breakfast! 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups steel-cut oats
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups skim milk
• 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large, firm apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
2. Add all ingredients except dried fruit.
3. If you plan to cook the oatmeal for 8 hours or less you can use less water. Every slow cooker is different, so you may need to play around with the amount of liquid until you find what you like best. I used 7 cups and it came out fine, but I had some stuck-on oatmeal.
4. Cook on low overnight.
5. Add the dried fruit in the morning and cook for another half hour. You can add the dried fruit at night as well, but it gets pretty soft. The texture is better if you only cook it for a shorter time.
6. Taste your oatmeal before adding any sugar—you might find that it is sweet enough on its own.

Makes approximately 6 cups.

Nutritional Information
Per one cup serving: 206.7 calories; 1.3 g total fat (0.1 g saturated, 0.4 g polyunsaturated, 0.4 g monounsaturated); 72.5 mg sodium; 3.3 mg cholesterol; 43.5 g carbohydrate (28.2 g sugars); 496.7 mg potassium; 8.2 g protein; 3.3 g fiber.