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No Mess Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats Recipe

Say goodbye to morning oatmeal madness! This recipe delivers creamy, dreamy steel-cut oats with minimal effort. Perfect for busy mornings, this overnight crock-pot method requires only 5 minutes of prep time and lets your slow cooker do the work while you sleep. Wake up to a delicious, healthy breakfast without the mess or fuss. Bonus: We've included an idea for a decadent Oatmeal Brulee topping (recipe not included) for a truly special treat!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 151.7 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Mess Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make No Mess Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats

  1. Combine all ingredients (oats, water, milk, salt, and optional sweeteners/spices) in your slow cooker.
  2. Stir well to ensure all oats are moistened.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or overnight.
  4. In the morning, stir gently and serve. Top with your favorite additions like fruit, nuts, seeds, or the optional Oatmeal Brulee topping (recipe not included).
  5. Enjoy your perfectly cooked, no-mess steel-cut oats!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

8g

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