Deluxe Crock Pot Oatmeal
Wake up to the warm and inviting aroma of **Deluxe Crock Pot Oatmeal**, a hearty and customizable breakfast that's as convenient as it is delicious. This slow-cooked recipe features wholesome steel-cut oats simmered overnight with creamy milk, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of brown sugar for natural sweetness. Infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a mix of crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and fresh fruit, each bite is a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Prep it in just 10 minutes, let the slow cooker do the work while you sleep, and enjoy a ready-to-eat, nourishing breakfast to jumpstart your day. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this easy crock pot oatmeal can be tailored to your taste, whether you prefer dairy or non-dairy milk or an extra drizzle of sweetener on top. Say goodbye to rushed mornings and hello to a warm bowl of comfort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 0.25 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh fruit (e.g., apples, bananas)
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of the crock pot with non-stick spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
Add the steel-cut oats, water, and milk to the crock pot, and stir to combine.
Mix in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
If desired, stir in the butter or coconut oil for added creaminess.
Add the chopped nuts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit evenly on top, but do not stir them in. This will allow the flavors to infuse as the oatmeal cooks.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours, depending on your schedule.
When the oatmeal is done, give it a good stir to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Serve warm, and top with additional nuts, fruit, or sweetener as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 727 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*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.
