Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal

Oatmeal Serving

Oatmeal on a cold morning is a personal favorite.  I’ve seen a ton of recipes for Crockpot oatmeal and finally decided to try it.  I’ve tried my own version and it’s worked well on the first try!  The steel-cut oats give the oatmeal fabulous texture and the old-fashioned oats provide the creaminess that’s perfectly soothing on a cold morning.  Make in the evening and wake up to a perfect breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats ( I used McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats ( I used Old Fashioned Quaker Oats)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Maple syrup (optional)
• Golden raisins (optional)
• Warmed, light cream (optional)

Directions:

1. 

   Oatmeal Cooking

   Find a ovenproof bowl that will fit inside your Crockpot with some space around it.  Fill the Crockpot with water to half full.  Place the empty bowl in the Crockpot.

2. Blend the water, oats and salt in the bowl.
3. Turn the Crockpot on low and cook for 8 hours.
4. Serve with maple syrup, raisins and cream if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Notes: Yes, the oatmeal can be made by incorporating dried fruit like dates, apricot and cranberries in the cooking process, but the above is the purist’s version.