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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Slow Cooked

Warm apple cinnamon oatmeal made in a slow cooker. This recipe is the perfect family breakfast. Top with your favorite toppings or enjoy just as it is.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups steel cut oats
  • 6 cups water filtered and heated on high in the microwave for 7 minutes
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large apple Granny Smith, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 lemon juiced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • toppings optional
  • milk of your choice optional

Instructions

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  1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter or coconut oil.
  2. Peel, core and dice apple. Lightly coat in lemon juice (optional) to prevent browning.
  3. Place water in a microwaveable bowl and heat on hight for 7 minutes for QUICK method.
  4. Add steel cut oats, hot water, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, diced apple and maple syrup to slow cooker. Stir until cinnamon is distributed.
  5. Cook on low heat with all the ingredients for 7-8 hours.
  6. For QUICK method first microwave water, then turn on high heat for 3 hours.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Regular slow cooking times, low heat 7-8 hour; high heat 3-4 hours for quick method.
  • Note: for both regular and quick method taste to check doneness. Cook longer if necessary.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.