Easy Crockpot (Slow Cooker) Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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Easy Crockpot (Slow Cooker) Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Description
The recipe uses steel-cut oats cooked at low heat in a crockpot with a combination of almond milk and water, enhanced by cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup for sweetness and aroma. Chopped apples add fruitiness and texture throughout the dish. Slow cooking overnight creates a thick and creamy porridge-like consistency without sticking, especially when the crockpot bowl is well sprayed or lined.
The oatmeal is versatile at serving, allowing for additional toppings such as milk, diced apples, nuts, and more cinnamon to individualize flavor and crunch. This makes it a comforting breakfast, suitable for meal prep or anyone preferring hands-off cooking. The use of traditional steel-cut oats preserves texture, avoiding a mushy result that quicker-cooking oats might cause.
For best results, coat the crockpot well to prevent sticking, and monitor cooking times initially as different slow cookers vary in heat. Leftovers keep well refrigerated and can be reheated with milk for creaminess, or frozen for longer storage. Protein powder can be stirred in for extra nutrition if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 apple like Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady or Granny Smith for a more tart flavor, chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup steel-cut oats use gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten free
- 2 cups almond milk
- 2 cups water
Optional toppings:
- milk splash of milk, diced apple, chopped nuts
- apple
- cinnamon
- nut
- pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker generously with cooking spray. Place the chopped apples, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, and oats in the bottom.
- Pour the milk and water in and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the oats are fully cooked and oatmeal has a creamy consistency.
- Spoon oatmeal into bowls and add any desired toppings like a splash of milk, diced apple, cinnamon, chopped nuts, or maple syrup.
Notes
- Use traditional steel-cut oats, not quick-cooking or rolled oats, to maintain texture during slow cooking.
- Grease the crockpot bowl generously or use a liner to prevent sticking and simplify cleaning.
- Cooking times may vary by slow cooker model; check oats periodically on first attempt to adjust.
- Add vanilla protein powder when serving for extra protein boost.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat with a splash of milk.
- Oatmeal can be frozen up to three months for extended storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25 cups | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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