Crock Pot Oatmeal with Spiced Apples

By Joan Hunt
@vegancook

This is our favorite oatmeal it tastes like apple pie. The steel cut oats have a more chewy texture to them and are a little heartier than the rolled oats. Keeping you full longer so you won't snack between breakfast and lunch.

Don't substitute rolled oats or quick cooking oats here in this recipe (they will turn to mush).

Rating:

★★★★★ 7 votes

Comments:

29 Comments

Serves:

4 servings

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

8 Hr

Method:

Slow Cooker Crock Pot

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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
This oatmeal is hearty and delicious. The flavors make this taste just like an apple pie... only it's healthy! Using steel cut oats helps the oatmeal from getting too mushy. This oatmeal recipe is so easy and flavorful, you'll never want that instant stuff again. And waking up to the aroma of this will get you out of bed in no time. A great way to start your day!

Ingredients

1 c: steel cut oats
4 c: water
1/4 tsp: salt
2 Tbsp: buttery spread, softened
3 Tbsp: dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp: ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp: ground nutmeg
1 tsp: vanilla extract
2 medium: (1/4-inch-thick) sliced granny smith apple, peeled if desired

How to Make Crock Pot Oatmeal with Spiced Apples

Step-by-Step

1Spray Crock Pot insert with non-stick cooking spray.
2Put all dry ingredients in Crock Pot and mix well.
3Now add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
4Cook on low overnight. (Oatmeal is done in about 4 hours but will stay hot in crock till morning).
5All the spices will have floated to the top. Just stir well and spoon into bowls and enjoy!