Happy National Oatmeal Month! Rise and shine to a hot, comforting bowl of oats waiting for you at the table with these crock pot-friendly recipes. Rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, oats help lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar levels and improve intestinal health. Make oats a pantry staple (if they aren’t already), and eat your way to a healthier you!
1. BLUEBERRY PIE CROCKPOT STEEL CUT OATMEAL | HUMMUSAPIEN
This recipe turns a dessert favorite into a healthy, tasty breakfast bursting with blueberries, vanilla and maple. What’s more, it only takes five minutes of prep. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 309; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 137mg; Carbohydrate: 54g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 10g
2. OVERNIGHT SPICED VANILLA-PEAR OATMEAL | BOYS AHOY
Smooth cinnamon-vanilla oatmeal mixes with sweet pears in this overnight delight. Perfect for chilly mornings, make a batch of this thick porridge, and take your taste buds on a satiating and flavorful whirl. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 236; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 17mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 8g
3. CROCKPOT MAPLE CINNAMON STEEL CUT OATMEAL | FIT FOODIE FINDS
Start your day off right with this warm bowl of oats sweetened with the classic combo of maple syrup and cinnamon. Take this all-star recipe to the next level by topping it with bacon bits and pumpkin seeds — or peanut butter and banana! Recipe makes 8 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 174mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 5g
4. SLOW COOKER APPLE PIE STEEL CUT OATMEAL | THE HEALTHY MAVEN
Set up this apple pie steel-cut oatmeal before you go to bed, and you’ll have a delicious, hot breakfast ready eight hours later. Recipe makes 5 servings at 1 cup each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 180; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 135mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein 5g
5. SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN PIE OATMEAL | EATING BIRD FOOD
Who wouldn’t want pie for breakfast? Thick and chunky, this dessert-inspired porridge is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and loaded with pumpkin. Top it off with pecans and almond milk for an even more wholesome breakfast! Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 242; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 205mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 8g
6. CROCKPOT CARROT CAKE OATMEAL | COOKIE + KATE
Switch out fruit for veggies with this breakfast. Creamy, hearty steel-cut oats pair with carrots, coconut milk and spices for a morning meal that’ll stick with you until lunch. Add walnuts or pecans for additional energy and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 313; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 194mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 6g
7. SLOW COOKER BANANA-NUT OATMEAL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Use your new breakfast bestie, the slow cooker, to make our simple banana-nut oatmeal. Just add pantry staples like oats, milk, nut butter, bananas and honey, and dig in to a satisfying breakfast. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 cup oatmeal, 1/2 banana, 1 1/2 teaspoons almond butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons honey each.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 336; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 177mg; Carbohydrate: 57g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 11g
8. SLOW COOKER APPLE CRANBERRY STEEL CUT OATS | A BEAUTIFUL PLATE
On frosty mornings, snuggle up with this fall-inspired breakfast treat! Tart apples and cranberries, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, are thrown into a creamy pot of almond milk-infused oats for a cozy dish you just can’t resist. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 285; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 217mg; Carbohydrate: 50g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 8g
9. OVERNIGHT CROCKPOT GERMAN CHOCOLATE OATMEAL | I HEART EATING
Full of rich cocoa powder and smooth coconut milk, this is one for the chocolate lovers! This recipe keeps the sweet stuff at bay by adding the sugar at the end, forming a caramely sauce. Recipe makes 8 servings.
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 206; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 22mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 8g
