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by Liza Agbanlog 2 Comments
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I let it cool before refrigerating it overnight. The next morning, I scoop a cup of the cold oats in a bowl, add 1/3 cup of soy milk, heat it in the microwave for 1 minute and stir. It tastes good and very flavorful compared to the one I usually make. I can taste the apples, cinnamon and cranberries in every spoonful. My family and I enjoyed this healthy and filling breakfast; I am pretty sure you will too!
INGREDIENTS:
- Steel-cut oats – the main ingredient in this recipe.
- Milk: almond, soy, low-fat or skim – helps cook the oats and adds health benefits to this recipe.
- Brown sugar – adds sweetness to this recipe.
- Unsalted butter – add rich flavor to this recipe
- Cinnamon- adds a distinct smell and flavor to this recipe.
- Apples and dried cranberries – add texture and nutritional benefits to this recipe
- Salt – enhances the taste and flavor of other ingredients in this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE APPLE-CINNAMON STEEL-CUT OATMEAL IN A SLOW COOKER:
To make this slow cooker apple-cinnamon steel-cut oats recipe, first spray the insert of a slow cooker with a cooking spray. Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, chopped apples, dried cranberries, water and salt. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Cook on low for 6 hours.
TIPS:
- If you have a programmable slow cooker, you can make this oatmeal recipe overnight. It is ready to eat when you wake up the next morning. You can store the leftover in the fridge.
- Almond milk was used in this recipe. Other milk like soy or low-fat milk may also be used.
- You can adjust the consistency of the cooked oats by serving as is or adding more milk.
- You can enjoy this oatmeal with your favorite fruits and/or nuts.
Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Liza Agbanlog
This overnight slow cooker apple cinnamon steel cut oatmeal is easy to prepare. Just add all the ingredients in the slow cooker the night before and wake up to the smell of fresh oats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 6 servings
Calories 307 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups soy milk or almond milk or fat-free milk plus more for serving
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 apples chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups water
- ½ tsp fine salt
Instructions
Coat the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all the ingredients and mix well. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours.
Serve as is or add more milk, if desired. Top with your favorite fruit and/or nuts.
Notes
Recipe adapted from: Prevention Guide: Slow Cooker So Easy!
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 614IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast, oatmeal, oats
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 263mg11%
Potassium 260mg7%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 614IU12%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 205mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I think this may solve the problem I’ve had with slow-cooker oatmeal. I tried it before, but when I got up in the morning everything was stuck to the inside of the slow cooker and somewhat burned. Will try it with the cooking spray and see what happens.
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MegI had this problem too. If you can, use a lower heat setting or cook for less time. However, I didn’t have those options available to me, so I just added more water to the slow cooker the night before. For this recipe, try another 1/2 to 1 cup of additional water. Also, if it’s just dried out/brown around the edges in the morning but not actually burnt, stir in some hot/warm water until it’s the consistency you like. Works like a charm and you can’t tell the difference!
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