Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal
Description
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal makes use of diced sweet potatoes and steel cut oats cooked slowly with a blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and vanilla for aroma and flavor. The sweet potatoes soften fully and are mashed into the oats, creating a thick, creamy porridge that is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. The spices enhance the warmth and depth of the dish without overpowering the mild sweetness of the potatoes and oats.
Cooking in a slow cooker allows the oats and potatoes to become tender at a gentle pace, promoting a rich, velvety texture. Toppings such as chopped pecans, brown sugar, or extra maple syrup add contrast in texture and brightness to the final serving.
This oatmeal serves as a nutritious morning meal that can be prepared ahead by using the slow cooker. Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated with added liquid to restore creaminess. Adding dairy or dairy-free milk before serving can create an even smoother texture.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potato about 3 cups diced
- 1 cup steel cut oats 160 g
- ¼ cup maple syrup 60 mL
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp each clove ground
- ¼ tsp each nutmeg ground
- 3 cups water 700 mL
- pecans optional toppings, chopped; or other nuts; or maple syrup
- nuts
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook: Peel and chop 2 medium sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Add them to your slow cooker, along with all remaining ingredients.Slow cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours*, until oats are tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mash: Using a potato masher or a fork, roughly mash up the sweet potato pieces.
- Serve warm, topped with chopped nuts and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
Notes
- Check liquid levels if cooking longer than 6 hours to prevent burning or drying out.
- To cook stovetop, simmer all ingredients for 20 to 30 minutes until tender.
- Add a splash of milk for creamier oatmeal before serving.
- Keep toppings like nuts and fresh fruit separate until serving to maintain their texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days; reheat with a splash of water or milk.
- Oatmeal can be frozen in portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.8g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Sugar | 15.2g | 30% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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