Overnight Crockpot German Chocolate Oatmeal
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Overnight Crockpot German Chocolate Oatmeal
Description
The oatmeal cooks in a slow cooker with steel-cut oats, water, lite canned coconut milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder. The mixture is stirred and left on low heat for 6-8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and cocoa flavor thoroughly, producing a creamy consistency without needing frequent stirring.
Once cooked, the oatmeal is served with a topping of brown sugar for sweetness, shredded coconut for texture and flavor, and chopped pecans for crunch and nuttiness, reminiscent of the layers and components of traditional German chocolate cake.
This make-ahead breakfast is convenient and comforting, especially for those who enjoy chocolatey oats. The use of coconut milk enriches the dish while adding its own subtle flavor, complementing the cocoa and nuts.
Nutrition information is approximate and depends on exact amounts and toppings used.
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 7 cups water
- 13.5 ounce coconut milk lite, canned
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- brown sugar
- sweetened shredded coconut
- pecans chopped
Instructions
- Grease slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, water, coconut milk, and cocoa powder.
- Pour into slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- To serve, top (in order) with brown sugar, pecans, shredded coconut to taste.
Notes
- Grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours for best texture.
- Add toppings like brown sugar, shredded coconut, and pecans just before serving.
- Use lite coconut milk to keep the dish lighter than full-fat versions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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