Description
A warm and comforting oatmeal made with steel-cut oats slowly cooked overnight in a slow cooker. This creamy, nutritious dish is perfect for a ready-to-eat breakfast and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 4 cups water or milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
- Honey or maple syrup
- Sliced bananas
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert to prevent sticking, ensuring easy cleanup after cooking.
- Add ingredients: Combine steel-cut oats, water or milk, salt, brown sugar or maple syrup, and cinnamon in the slow cooker. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or overnight, allowing the oats to slowly absorb the liquid and develop a creamy texture.
- Add vanilla: Once cooking is complete, stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with your preferred toppings such as fresh berries, chopped nuts, honey, maple syrup, or sliced bananas. Serve warm for a comforting breakfast.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker liner to make cleaning easier and prevent oatmeal from sticking to the pot.
- For extra sweetness and texture, add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
