Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
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4.4
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Description
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal combines steel-cut oats, pumpkin puree, almond milk, and sweeteners like maple syrup with spices such as pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. The ingredients are mixed in the slow cooker coated with cooking spray and cooked on low for 6 to 8 hours, resulting in tender oats that have absorbed the rich pumpkin flavor.
The oatmeal has a creamy consistency from the prolonged slow cooking and the addition of almond milk. The spices provide a balanced warmth reminiscent of pumpkin pie without overwhelming sweetness. Stirring before serving distributes the oats evenly after they settle.
Serving with chopped pecans, extra maple syrup, and almond milk adds texture and rich topping options. Refrigerated leftovers reheat well by adding milk to loosen the texture on the stovetop or microwave.
Only steel-cut oats should be used, as rolled or quick oats will not yield the optimal texture for this recipe. The dish stores up to a week refrigerated in a sealed container, making it convenient for batch cooking breakfast.
Ingredients
- cooking spray butter or coconut oil (for coating the slow cooker)
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pecans maple syrup and almond milk for serving, chopped
Instructions
- Coat your slow cooker with cooking spray, butter or coconut oil. Add all the ingredients into slow cooker and mix well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you have a programmable slow cooker, set it to cook on low for 7 hours and then switch to warm.
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir as the oats will settle to the bottom. Portion into a bowl to serve and top with pecans, maple syrup and almond milk.
- Let the oatmeal cool and place into 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
- Use only steel-cut oats for the best texture; rolled or quick oats are not suitable for this slow cooker method.
- Reheat leftovers by adding extra milk to loosen the oatmeal, using either stovetop or microwave warming methods.
- Coating the slow cooker with butter or coconut oil helps prevent sticking during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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