Yummy and Super Easy Crock Pot Oatmeal
Start your morning on a cozy, hassle-free note with this Yummy and Super Easy Crock Pot Oatmeal recipe! Designed for busy mornings, this no-fuss dish combines hearty steel-cut oats, creamy milk, a touch of brown sugar, and warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla—all slow-cooked to perfection overnight in your crock pot. Customize it with your favorite add-ins, like chopped nuts or dried fruit, and top it off with fresh fruit for a nourishing breakfast that's as versatile as it is delicious. With only 5 minutes of prep and a hands-off cook time, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, lazy weekends, or feeding a crowd. Say goodbye to rushed mornings and hello to a hot, comforting bowl of oatmeal that’s ready when you wake up!
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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
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup Dried fruit (optional)
- Fresh fruit or toppings (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Spray the inside of your crock pot lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
If you're using optional ingredients like chopped nuts or dried fruit, add them now and gently stir again.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 7-8 hours (overnight is ideal).
In the morning, give the oatmeal a good stir. If the consistency is too thick for your liking, you can stir in a splash of milk or water to adjust.
Serve warm in bowls, and top with your favorite fresh fruit, nuts, or additional toppings if desired.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 721 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.1 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*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.
