Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Name: Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups steel-cut oats; 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, diced; 4 cups water; 2 cups whole milk (or oat milk); 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for serving)

Steel-cut oats cooked low and slow overnight with diced apples, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup for a warm, ready-to-eat breakfast. Plan ahead: cook 7-8 hours overnight.

490 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups steel-cut oats
2 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, diced
4 cups water
2 cups whole milk (or oat milk)
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1

Grease the slow cooker insert with 1 tbsp unsalted butter or cooking spray.
2

Add 2 cups steel-cut oats, 2 peeled, diced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), 4 cups water, 2 cups whole milk (or oat milk), 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
3

Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours overnight.
4

In the morning, stir the oatmeal well; it will be thick and creamy. If too thick, add a splash of warm milk or water.
5

Taste and adjust sweetness with additional pure maple syrup or brown sugar (optional, for serving) if desired.
6

Serve warm in bowls.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal?

As written, 490 minutes: 10 of prep and 480 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, overnight, or about 8 hours.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal?

The entry for Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal calls for 2 tbsp pure maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I make Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is 2 cups steel-cut oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 150 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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