Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups water or milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add 1 cup steel cut oats, 4 cups of water or milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey, and a pinch of salt into your slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook the mixture for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight, allowing the steel cut oats to soften and absorb the liquid fully.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the oatmeal well before serving to create a creamy consistency. Top with fresh fruit or nuts if desired.
Notes
- Customize your oatmeal by adding fresh fruit such as berries or sliced bananas before serving.
- Sprinkle nuts like walnuts or almonds for added texture and nutrition.
- Use milk for extra creaminess or stick with water for a lighter version.
- Maple syrup or honey can be adjusted to taste or substituted with your preferred sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 6 hr
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
