Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Apples
Wake up to the comforting aroma of **Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Apples**, a hearty and wholesome breakfast that practically makes itself while you sleep. This easy recipe combines nutty steel-cut oats with tender chunks of sweet apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and just the right touch of brown sugar or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Prepared in a slow cooker, these oats simmer slowly over eight hours to achieve a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with crunchy nuts and chewy dried fruit, this customizable dish is perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this make-ahead breakfast guarantees a cozy start to your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Dried fruit (e.g., raisins or cranberries, for garnish)
Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Cook for 7-8 hours overnight, or until the oats are tender and creamy.
In the morning, give the oats a good stir to mix the ingredients together. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk or water to reach your desired texture.
Serve warm. Top each bowl with chopped nuts, dried fruit, or additional brown sugar or maple syrup if desired.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk or water to loosen the oats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 727 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1364 mg | 29% | |
*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.
