Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Oatmeal steeped in cinnamon made in the slow cooker is luxuriously creamy and comforting.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups old fashion oats
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- Honey, if needed
- Nonfat or low-fat milk for serving
- Dried fruits (apricots, dates, plums, and raisins) to garnish
- Ground cinnamon, nuts and chia or flax seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Place the water, oats, and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on the low for 8 hours.
- Discard cinnamon sticks and gently stir the oats but avoid over stirring, as the oats will be incredibly creamy.
- Serve the oatmeal with milk, honey, or desired toppings.
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Notes
Doubling the recipe: You can easily double the recipe and still cook for 8 hours on low.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg