Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal

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  • Number of Servings: 7
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 (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk) 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or other desired sweetener) 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground flax seed 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 approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary). 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 7 3/4 cup

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEM0N_SPAWN.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.9
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
  • Sodium: 105.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

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