Slow cooker recipes for breakfast? You bet! Set up The Healthy Maven‘s apple pie steel cut oatmeal recipe before you go to bed, and you’ll have a delicious hot breakfast ready 8 hours later.
Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180g) steel-cut oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 4 cups (950ml) unsweetened almond milk (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 medium apples, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- Splash of lemon juice
Optional Toppings
- Peanut butter
- Freshly chopped apples
Directions
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Give it a good stir. Top with your favorite toppings. I like peanut butter and fresh chopped apples.
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 1 week. To reheat add a splash of almond milk and heat up in microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 5 | Serving Size: 1 cup
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
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 109mg; Iron: 8%; Vitamin A: 9%; Vitamin C: 6%; Calcium: 40%
