Description
Wake up to the delightful aroma of Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal—perfectly creamy, infused with warm spices, and bursting with fresh apple goodness. A wholesome breakfast awaits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 cups milk or water (your choice)
- 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples gently to ensure even distribution.
- Pour in Liquid: Add your choice of milk or water over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
- Set Your Slow Cooker: Cover with the lid and set it on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, give it a good stir. Serve warm, topped with extra apples, nuts, or yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For creaminess, consider using almond milk instead of water. Add nuts for extra crunch or experiment with berries or pears for a twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat with a splash of milk.