Crock Pot Apple Oatmeal
Wake up to the cozy aroma of Crock Pot Apple Oatmeal, a heartwarming breakfast that practically cooks itself overnight. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines wholesome steel-cut oats with sweet, tender apples, creamy milk, and a touch of brown sugar for natural sweetness. A hint of cinnamon and vanilla infuse each bite with comforting, fall-inspired flavors. With a minimal 10-minute prep time, this make-ahead oatmeal is perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, delivering four hearty servings of creamy, flavorful goodness. Customize it with optional toppings like chopped nuts or raisins for an added crunch or burst of flavor. Ideal for the whole family, this recipe makes mornings healthier and more delicious with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 2 medium Apples
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (optional)
- to taste Chopped nuts or raisins (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks.
Lightly grease the inside of the crock pot with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Add the steel-cut oats, diced apples, milk, water, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt into the crock pot. Stir to combine.
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter for added richness.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it on low heat for 7-8 hours (ideal for overnight cooking).
Once cooking is complete, give the oatmeal a good stir before serving.
Scoop the oatmeal into bowls and top with your choice of chopped nuts, raisins, or additional brown sugar if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1397 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.7 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 817 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1323 mg | 28% | |
*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.
