Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipe
Who would have thought that the secret to perfect steel cut oatmeal is using a crock pot and cooking the oats in a bowl within a hot water bath? Check out the post and recipe below to discover foolproof method for making the best overnight slow cooker steel cut oats, so you can wake up to a warm, hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
For The Steel Cut Oats:
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup seasonal fruit, chopped
- Nuts or nut butters, as garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the steel cut oats, water, almond milk, mashed banana and salt in a heat-resistant bowl (or a small casserole dish) that will fit in your slow cooker*. Alternatively, you can divide the ingredients (¼ cup steel-cut oats and 1 cup of liquid per jar) among four mason jars. Be sure to stir it well.
- Place the casserole dish (or mason jars) in the bowl of your crock pot. Fill the bowl halfway through with water.
- Put the lid on and cook for 4 hours in a low-heat setting for a super creamy consistency. If you want it to be thicker, you can let it cook for up to 5 hours in a low heat setting*.
- When ready to serve, divide it between 4 bowls and top each cup off with fresh fruit, nut butter, or any other one of your favorite toppings. If you cooked them in mason jars, serve them in the jars with your toppings of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 168mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 174mgIron: 2mg
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