healthiest overnight maple oatmeal
Mornings are hectic in my house. So, to combat the temptation to grab a cookie or some other unhealthy choice for breakfast, I make this incredibly good and healthy oatmeal in the slow cooker once a week. It can easily be kept in the fridge and reheated each morning in just a few minutes! Packed with heart-healthy oatmeal and other high antioxidant energy boosters this is low-calorie, and the taste is out of this world.
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This overnight maple oatmeal is a delicious way to start the day. Steel cut oats are packed with nutrients. Flaxseeds add more protein, fiber, and Omega 3's. Maple syrup sweetens up the oatmeal and adds a slight maple flavor. During the cooking process, dried cherries plump and add a touch more sweetness. If you're looking for a breakfast recipe you can meal prep, this healthier breakfast recipe is delicious and easy. It heats up great. We loved it topped with the suggested bananas, blueberries, and walnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel cut oats (do not substitute)
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup 100% pure maple syrup (organic preferably)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, raisins, or cranberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- - blueberries, bananas, walnuts
How To Make healthiest overnight maple oatmeal
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Step 1Spray the inside of a 4-5 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. -
Step 2Add the oats, water, maple syrup, dried fruit, cinnamon, and ground flaxseed.
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Step 3Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 7-8 hours.
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Step 4When ready to serve, top with blueberries (fresh or frozen), banana slices, and walnuts.
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