Crock Pot Fruited Oatmeal
Wake up to the warm, comforting aroma of Crock Pot Fruited Oatmeal—a hearty, make-ahead breakfast packed with nourishing ingredients and natural sweetness. This slow-cooked oatmeal combines creamy steel-cut oats with the vibrant flavors of dried cranberries, chopped apricots, and a touch of fresh apple for a fruity twist. Infused with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, each spoonful offers a cozy blend of sweetness and spice, while optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe cooks overnight, making it the perfect solution for busy mornings. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey, for a wholesome start to your day. Keywords: crock pot oatmeal, overnight breakfast, fruited oatmeal recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Fresh apple, peeled and diced
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or pecans)
Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and diced apple to the crock pot.
Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well mixed.
Cover the crock pot and set it to the low setting.
Cook for 8 hours or overnight until the oats are soft and creamy.
Once cooked, give the oatmeal a good stir to incorporate any ingredients that may have settled during cooking.
If desired, stir in the chopped nuts for added crunch.
Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, top with additional fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 749 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1446 mg | 31% | |
*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.
