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Slow Cooker Oatmeal couldn’t be easier to make. You can even make it the night before! It’s healthy, delicious and can be topped with anything you love!
I’ve been making Slow Cooker Oatmeal for as long as I can remember now. It’s one of the recipes everyone in the family can agree on in the morning. Plus, it’s inexpensive and can be doctored up any way you like it. We top ours with everything from hemp seeds, to berries, sliced bananas, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, honey and more.
As the seasons change and the weather gets colder, I have a growing desire to make warm, hearty foods for breakfast. To me, a hot bowl of oatmeal before heading off to school on a chilly morning gives kids a sense of comfort — not to mention enough energy to carry them through to lunch.
How to Make Slow Cooker Oatmeal
This recipe is about as easy as 1, 2, 3 and basically cooks itself. Here’s how to make it:
- Place 1 cup steel cut oats, 2 cups water, 2 1/2 cups milk and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in your slow cooker.
- Cook the oatmeal on low heat for 2-6 hours. The amount of time can vary depending on your slow cooker. Some that don’t have non stick surfaces can get hotter then others.
- Stir in your desired toppings and serve!
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Got a Rice Cooker?
Don’t have a slow cooker? You can make this recipe in your rice cooker on the porridge setting. Super duper easy!
More Oatmeal Recipes
- Coconut Cream Baked Oatmeal
- Refrigerator Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal in the Crock Pot
- DIY: Oatmeal Buffet
I’ve now made this recipe five days in a row now, so there must be something about it that’s working! Let me know what toppings you always add to your oatmeal and tag me on Instagram if you make this recipe!
Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Instructions
- Place the first 4 ingredients in a crock pot and stir to combine.
- Cook the oatmeal on low heat for 2-6 hours (the amount of time can vary depending on your crock pot. Some crock pots that don’t have non stick surfaces can get hotter then others). Oatmeal will stay warm overnight.
- Stir in desired accompaniments and serve.
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Notes
- I like to let the kids squeeze in their own honey to get them involved.
- Swirl in a bit of extra milk to cool it down for kids.
- Optional ingredients: berries, fresh or frozen fruit, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spices or other toppings you enjoy.
- Don’t have a crock pot/slow cooker? You can make it the same way using a rice cooker on the porridge setting.
Good idea!
I always grate a pear or an apple into my oatmeal. it’s so yummy! It’s the ultimate cold weather breakfast. But i eat it all year round, too!
Such a great idea for the crockpot! I love steel cut oats, but never have time to make them in the morning. Thanks!
Oh Tracey – that was really funny!
I meant crockpot. Stupid auto correct.
I’m not sure of the exact size, but it’s quite large!
What size crackpot did you use?
I would use 1/2-1 cup of nuts. Yum!
What if i wanted to add ground nuts (almonds, walnuts) to this before cooking – how much would you add and would you need to add more liquid?
what is the rice/risotto recipe you use in the crock pot?
That sounds great.
What a nice idea. I love making things in the crockpot, especially during this time of year. Sometimes I make a wild-rice blend in the crockpot and it’s so deliciously risotto-like. thanks for all your inspiration, catherine!
Megan A
I think I got the spoon at World Market 🙂
Definitely trying this recipe!! Also love the spoon in the pic…where can I find it?
Nicole! You can double the batch, and it sluohd fit into a 6-7 qt. crock pot but it most likely will be very full????? I usual make them in two smaller crock pots when I want a double batch! Happy Crocking!
Yes, just cut the cooking time in half!
Could you use the crockpot for traditional oatmeal or only for steelcut