Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit Recipe

Wake up to a delicious, healthy breakfast with this easy Crock-Pot recipe! Sweet and hearty steel-cut oats simmered with your favorite dried fruits create a naturally sweet and satisfying meal. No added sugar needed – the fruit's natural sweetness shines through. Customize it with apples, raisins, dates, apricots, cranberries, strawberries, or pineapple – the combinations are endless! Perfect for busy mornings, this recipe makes a hearty breakfast ready when you are.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 182 mins

Calories 187.2 kcal

Protein 13g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit

1 cup steel-cut oats
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried fruit
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
cooking spray

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How to Make Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit

Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
Add 1 cup of steel-cut oats, 4 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the slow cooker.
Stir the oats, water, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Add 1 cup of your favorite dried fruit (or a combination – see recipe notes for suggestions!).
Stir gently to combine the oats and fruit.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours, or on high for 1.5-2 hours. For overnight oats, combine ingredients before bed and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Enjoy warm, or refrigerate leftovers for a cold breakfast.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit?

Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit takes about 187 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 182 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit?

Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit has approximately 187.2 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit?

The key ingredients for Crock Pot Oatmeal With Dried Fruit are Steel Cut Oats, Water, Salt, Dried Fruit, Cinnamon, cooking spray. See the full list with measurements above.