Steel Cut Oatmeal Crock Pot Recipe
Wake up to the comforting aroma of this Steel Cut Oatmeal Crock Pot Recipe—a hands-off, hearty breakfast that takes just 5 minutes to prepare! Perfect for busy mornings, this slow-cooker oatmeal combines nutty steel-cut oats with creamy milk, a hint of cinnamon, and the option to sweeten with brown sugar or brighten with dried fruit. Simply set it to cook overnight on low, and wake up to a warm, wholesome bowl of perfectly cooked oats. Customize your bowl with fresh fruit, nuts, or your favorite toppings for a breakfast that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this recipe is a surefire way to simplify your mornings with the cozy flavors of homemade oatmeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried fruit (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- as desired fresh fruit or additional toppings (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coat it with butter to prevent sticking.
Add steel-cut oats, water, milk, brown sugar (if using), salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.
If desired, add raisins, dried fruit, or chopped nuts at this stage and stir to distribute evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or HIGH for 4 hours.
After cooking, stir the oatmeal well to incorporate any liquid that may have separated during cooking. Adjust the consistency with additional milk or water if needed.
Serve warm in bowls and top with fresh fruit, additional nuts, or other desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 721 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.6 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1325 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.
