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Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats With Apples Recipe

Wake up to a warm, comforting, and healthy breakfast! This slow cooker recipe for steel cut oats with apples is packed with fiber and flavor. Perfect for meal prepping, this recipe is easily customizable and freezes beautifully for busy mornings. Enjoy a heart-healthy start to your day!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 430 mins
Calories 115.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats With Apples

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How to Make Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats With Apples

  1. Coat your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add 1 cup steel cut oats to the slow cooker.
  3. Add 3 cups of water or milk (or a combination).
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional), 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until oats are tender.
  6. Before serving, stir in 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste).
  7. Garnish with extra chopped apples, nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt.
  8. Enjoy warm! Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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Course Main Ingredient Breakfast Fruit Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Apples