Overnight, Slow Cooker Steel Cut oats with apples

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
* 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped) * 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk * 1-1/2 cups water * 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats * 2 tablespoons brown sugar * 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces * 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon * 2 teaspoons ground flax seed (optional, I did not calculate this into the recipe) * 1/4 teaspoon salt * Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter
Directions
Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.

To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.

Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.

Serving Size: makes aprx 4-6 servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICHELLELEA77.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 229.5
  • Total Fat: 6.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.8 mg
  • Sodium: 176.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g

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