Crock Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal | A Nerd Cooks

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Crock Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal

This Crock Pot Oatmeal (made with steel cut oats) is a healthy, filling, make-ahead breakfast for the entire week!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time6 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

1 ½ cups steel cut oats
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups milk and/or water
Spices (cinnamon, pumpkin spice, etc.), optional
Sweeteners (maple syrup, agave nectar, honey, brown sugar, etc.), optional
Toppings (nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit), optional

Instructions

To make basic steel cut oatmeal

Place the steel cut oats, salt, and milk/water in a greased (either butter or cooking spray) slow cooker and whisk to combine.
Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low. Stir everything around once or twice during the cooking process.

Optional add-ins

If you'd like to dress this oatmeal up a bit, feel free to add spices and/or sweeteners of your choice along with all of the other ingredients. I generally don't add any of the suggested toppings until I'm ready to eat.

Notes

Notes: Cow's milk, almond milk, water, and a combination of any of those 3 work well. Other non-dairy milks—such as coconut—may also work, though I haven't tried using them.

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