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Slow Cooker Oatmeal

A simple and comforting slow cooker oatmeal recipe perfect for a hands-off breakfast. Wake up to warm, creamy oats!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) Not instant or steel-cut
  • 6 cups Water or Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar, packed Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup Cinnamon Ground

Optional Toppings

  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans For serving
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Berries For serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine the rolled oats, water (or milk), salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the basin of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract just before serving.
  • Serve warm with your favorite toppings like extra cinnamon, berries, or nuts.

Notes

This recipe is best made with old-fashioned rolled oats. Steel-cut oats will require significantly longer cooking times and a different liquid ratio. If using milk, you may need to stir occasionally to prevent scorching on the bottom.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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