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Overnight Oatmeal Recipe

Wake up to a creamy, dreamy bowl of steel-cut oats made the Alton Brown way! This slow cooker recipe infuses hearty Irish oats (also known as Scotch oats, pinhead oats, coarse-cut oats, or porridge oats) with incredible flavor while you sleep. No more morning rush – simply combine ingredients before bed and enjoy a warm, comforting breakfast ready when you are. Perfect for busy mornings and guaranteed to be a delicious start to your day!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 480 mins
Calories 295.3 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 2.5 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Overnight Oatmeal

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How to Make Overnight Oatmeal

  1. Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker.
  2. Set the slow cooker to low heat.
  3. Cover and cook for 8-9 hours, or overnight.
  4. In the morning, stir the oatmeal gently.
  5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

13g

Carbs

17g

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