Slow Cooker Oatmeal
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4.6
Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Description
This recipe steeps old fashioned oats with water and whole cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker on low heat for about eight hours, resulting in a creamy and tender oatmeal base. The gentle, long cooking time draws out mild warmth from the cinnamon while breaking down the oats to a soft consistency without stirring excessively.
When serving, the oatmeal can be enhanced with nonfat or low-fat milk, honey, and a selection of dried fruits such as apricots, dates, plums, and raisins. Nuts and chia seeds add texture and nutritional variety. This flexible preparation supports individualized flavor preferences for breakfast or snack.
Doubling the recipe remains convenient since the cooking time on low stays the same. Leftovers refrigerate well up to five days for easy reheating and continued enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 cinnamon stick
- honey if needed
- nonfat milk for serving, or low-fat milk
- dried apricots to garnish
- dried dates
- dried plums
- raisins
- ground cinnamon to garnish, or flax seeds
- nuts
- chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the water, oats, and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on the low for 8 hours.
- Discard cinnamon sticks and gently stir the oats but avoid over stirring, as the oats will be incredibly creamy.
- Serve the oatmeal with milk, honey, or desired toppings.
Notes
- You can double the recipe and cook on low for the same 8-hour period without adjusting time.
- Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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