Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Crock Pot
Wake up to a hearty and wholesome breakfast with this effortless Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Crock Pot. Perfectly creamy and subtly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, this recipe transforms simple pantry staples like steel cut oats, milk, and brown sugar into a warm, comforting meal that cooks itself overnight. Customize it with optional mix-ins like raisins and nuts for added texture, or top it off with fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey for a personalized touch. With just 5 minutes of prep, this slow-cooked oatmeal is an easy, fuss-free solution for busy mornings, offering a nourishing start to your day that the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Grease the inside of the crock pot lightly with cooking spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
Add the steel cut oats, water, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.
If using optional add-ins like raisins or chopped nuts, stir them in as well.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, or overnight while you sleep.
When cooking is complete, give the oatmeal a good stir to mix everything together and break up any clumps.
Serve warm in bowls with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, extra nuts, a drizzle of honey, or a splash of milk.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 732 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1571 mg | 33% | |
*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.
