Crock Pot Oatmeal with Dried Fruit
Wake up to the comforting aroma of this creamy Crock Pot Oatmeal with Dried Fruit, a foolproof overnight breakfast that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor. Made with hearty steel-cut oats, a blend of sweet dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots, and a dash of cinnamon and vanilla for a warm, spiced finish, this slow-cooked oatmeal transforms into a velvety, satisfying meal while you sleep. Simply toss the ingredients together in your slow cooker and let it work its magic—perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping for the week. Customize this wholesome recipe with optional toppings like chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a delicious, crowd-pleasing breakfast that’s ready when you are.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 cup Mixed dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots, or cherries)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts or seeds (optional topping)
- 0.5 cup Fresh fruit (optional topping)
Instructions
Grease the inside of your slow cooker lightly to prevent sticking. You can use butter or a non-stick cooking spray.
Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk (if using), mixed dried fruit, brown sugar or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the slow cooker.
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to LOW heat. Cook for 7-8 hours, or overnight, until the oats are tender and creamy.
In the morning, give the oatmeal a good stir. If it looks too thick, you can add a splash of milk or water to adjust the consistency.
Serve the oatmeal hot, topped with chopped nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, or additional sweeteners if desired.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water to restore creaminess before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 742 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.2 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1858 mg | 40% | |
*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.
