Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipe
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Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipe
Description
The recipe involves mixing steel cut oats with water, almond milk, mashed banana, and a pinch of salt in a heatproof dish placed inside a water bath within the slow cooker. Cooking on low for about 4 hours yields a smooth, creamy texture as the oats absorb liquids and gently break down. Extending cooking to 5 hours thickens the oatmeal.
The mashed banana subtly sweetens the dish and contributes to creaminess without extra sugar. This method avoids burning or sticking due to the water bath and slow, even heating. After cooking, the oats can be topped with fresh fruit or nut butters as desired.
The slow cooker offers convenience for overnight preparation or longer cooking when a creamy, soft consistency is preferred. Serving portions range from approximately two-thirds to a full cup, making it suitable for a nourishing start to the day.
Using mason jars and the water bath is a technique that ensures even cooking and easy serving. Leftovers can be stored, reheated with moisture added, or frozen in portion-sized cups for future use.
Ingredients
For The Steel Cut Oats:
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups almond milk or any of your favorite plant based or cow’s milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup banana or ½ cup of applesauce, small, mashed
- Pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup seasonal fruit chopped
- nuts as garnish, or nut butters
Instructions
- Mix together the steel cut oats, water, almond milk, mashed banana and salt in a heat-resistant bowl (or a small casserole dish) that will fit in your slow cooker*. Alternatively, you can divide the ingredients (¼ cup steel-cut oats and 1 cup of liquid per jar) among four mason jars. Be sure to stir it well.
- Place the casserole dish (or mason jars) in the bowl of your crock pot. Fill the bowl halfway through with water.
- Put the lid on and cook for 4 hours in a low-heat setting for a super creamy consistency. If you want it to be thicker, you can let it cook for up to 5 hours in a low heat setting*.
- When ready to serve, divide it between 4 bowls and top each cup off with fresh fruit, nut butter, or any other one of your favorite toppings. If you cooked them in mason jars, serve them in the jars with your toppings of choice.
Notes
- After cooking, switch the slow cooker to warm setting to maintain creamy texture until serving, especially for overnight preparation.
- Alternatively, cook all ingredients directly in the slow cooker bowl with cooking spray or liner for easier cleanup; timing remains the same.
- Let leftovers cool before storing in airtight containers in the fridge; mason jars can be sealed for freshness.
- Reheat with added water or milk to restore creaminess, stirring frequently during microwaving.
- Freeze portions in muffin tins, then transfer to freezer bags for convenient reheating by microwaving with moisture added.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker model for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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