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Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
4.1 from 195 votes

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal blends steel cut oats cooked slowly with chopped apples, cinnamon, and vanilla in almond milk and water. The final dish has a creamy texture with warm apple and cinnamon flavors balanced by gentle sweetness from maple syrup and stevia. It can be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, providing flexibility in cooking methods. This oatmeal serves well as a hearty breakfast that offers comforting flavors and can be customized with nuts and additional toppings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • cooking spray butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups almond milk unsweetened vanilla
  • 1 cup apple chopped pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or other sweetener of choice, + 5 drops of liquid stevia
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • nut nut butter, extra maple syrup, coconut sugar, toppings, chopped

Instructions

Slow Cooker Method
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  1. Coat slow cooker with cooking spray, butter or coconut oil. Add all the ingredients besides the toppings into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Place in a bowl to serve and sprinkle on toppings of choice.
Instant Pot Method
  1. Add all ingredients except the toppings to your Instant Pot, but be sure to only use 2 cups of liquid (water or almond milk) instead of 4 cups. Cover with the lid and turn the vent to "sealing." Press the manual button and set time to 4 minutes on high pressure. The Instant Pot will automatically start. Once done cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release. Once all the pressure has released carefully remove the lid and stir the oatmeal and serve.
How to Reheat
  1. Let the oatmeal cool and place in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. You can reheat the oatmeal on the stovetop or microwave. Just add a little additional milk to loosen the oatmeal, if needed.

Notes

  • Adjust liquid amounts: use 4 cups for slow cooker, 2 cups for Instant Pot for correct texture.
  • Almond milk creates a creamier oatmeal compared to water.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week.
  • Reheat with a splash of milk to loosen texture if needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe without toppings Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe without toppings
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

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