A delicious and nutritious breakfast can be easily made with slow cooker oatmeal! With a wide variety of recipes out there you can make it with just about anything you like added. From nuts, to fruits and even maple syrup, any slow cooker oatmeal is sure to be a family favorite. Warm, creamy and delicious, even kids will love it!
This recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie is great for those who want the easy way out when it comes to making slow cooker oatmeal. It comes out so creamy and thick, perfect for that slow Sunday breakfast. This recipe is very basic, but you can customize it your own way for endless breakfast options.
Are you a fan of cinnamon raisin? Well than this recipe is for you! From The Kitchen Magpie, this recipe uses steel cut oats which take a bit more time to cook, but that’s no issue when it is in the slow cooker overnight. This recipe‘s oatmeal doesn’t turn into mush thanks to the steel cut oats. With the cinnamon aroma upon waking up, you won’t have an issue jumping out of bed!
Who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls? This recipe from Moms with Crockpots will surely have the entire family drooling! Now you can have a ‘cinnamon roll’ in the comfort of your home without worrying about all the calories. It may not look like a cinnamon roll, but it sure will taste similar. And if you want, you can drizzle some glaze over the top for that added sweetness.
From the popular website Delish, this Blueberry Oatmeal sounds delish! Think of it as a blueberry muffin. Perfect for breakfast with that nice hot cup of coffee (or tea). This recipe can be served with maple syrup on top for that added sweetness, if that’s what you prefer. A definite must try slow cooker oatmeal!
Not everyone is a fan of bananas, but if you are, this recipe from The Lemon Bowl is one to try! This healthy, make ahead breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning with its delicious aroma from the bananas, nuts, and spices. Taking just 5 quick minutes to throw together in the slow cooker, this is a healthy breakfast you will be wanting to eat.
Here is another cinnamon recipe, because who doesn’t love cinnamon? This recipe from Dizzy Busy & Hungry uses old fashioned rolled oats. The maple syrup is what gives this slow cooker oatmeal its sweetness, better than using sugar! This recipe is one to try, especially if you are trying to eat healthier.
From Betty Crocker, this recipe looks easy, yet delicious! With a mix of sweetness from the apples and tartness from the cranberries, this will make your tongue taste a few yummy flavors all at once. With this recipe, try to cut back on the cooking time so it doesn’t turn into mush (though still delicious!) as it calls for old fashioned oats.
This recipe from Eating Bird Food literally calls for fall! It calls for steel cut oats, so you won’t have the issue with it getting too soft too fast. Usually, people only have pumpkin and pumpkin flavored foods around the fall holidays, but this slow cooker oatmeal will have you eating it all year round! Having a bowl of this oatmeal in the morning will make you feel comforted and warm inside.
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All these different slow cooker oatmeal recipes are the perfect addition to your daily breakfast. Making it quick, easy and delicious, you should be running NOW to your kitchen to start getting one up and cooking through the night. The best part of all, waking up to the yummy aromas!
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Read the instructions on the side of your oatmeal container and do what they say to avoid a pasty, sticky mess or a soupy mush. For steel-cut oats, the ratio is 3/4 to 1 cup of liquid per 1/4 cup of oats. If you are using quick-cooking or rolled oats, the ratio is 1 cup of liquid per 1/2 cup of oats.
Fresh fruit: berries, bananas, apples, peaches, mango, or pears. Spices: cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or nutmeg. Natural sweeteners: a dash of maple syrup or honey. Unsweetened or lightly sweetened chocolate: shaved dark chocolate (with a cocoa content of 70% or more)
Add protein. Choose 1-2 of the following to add into cooked oats: 8 oz milk or soy milk or 1-2 scoops protein powder like collagen peptides, pea and rice protein powder or whey protein.
Old-fashioned oats – Old-fashioned oats, or rolled oats, are made by steaming oat groats and rolling them into flakes. They have a short cooking time, 5 minutes, and they only require 2 cups water for every cup oats.
Oats can cause gas and bloating. To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and increase slowly to the desired amount. Your body will get used to oat bran and the side effects will likely go away.
Eat oatmeal. Research shows that a daily bowl of oatmeal can lower your levels of total cholesterol and artery-clogging bad cholesterol. (High cholesterol levels can be a contributing factor to heart disease.)
For many people with diabetes, consuming oatmeal doesn't have a lot of cons. Eating oatmeal can spike blood sugar levels if you choose instant oatmeal with added sugar or consume too much at once. Oatmeal may negatively affect health in those with gastroparesis, a health condition that causes delayed gastric emptying.
Whatever you do, steer clear of the worst offenders: dried fruit with added sugars, like Craisins or dried pineapple. "These are almost always made with added sugar, if not also an artificial sweetener, says Pennsylvania-based RD Gina Consalvo. "Always choose a fresh fruit instead." Need hard proof?
"But it is low in fat and protein, which stimulate signals of fullness and satisfaction — the science word is satiety — so it can leave some people feeling hungry again quickly," Dr Beckett says. The type of oats you use also matters.
Simple tip #1: Make oatmeal with milk (or a non-dairy alternative) versus water. Not only does oatmeal made with water taste way less delicious, but you're also missing out on the extra protein staying power that milk will add to the breakfast. Water will also make the oats more gummy instead of creamy.
Cook it plain and then top with sautéed or oven-roasted vegetables and herbs, an egg, beans, lentils, or tofu for protein, and sliced avocado or a drizzle of pesto for healthy fat.
Just bring 2 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil, and then add 1 cup of oats. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a faster alternative, you can also make your oats in the microwave!
For example, for 1 cup of rolled oats, use 2 cups of water. - **Steel-Cut Oats:** These require a bit more water. Use a ratio of 4 parts water to 1 part steel-cut oats. For 1 cup of steel-cut oats, use 4 cups of water.
To turn your instant oatmeal mix into breakfast, put 1/2 cup of the mix into a bowl, then pour 3/4 cup of boiling water over it, give it a stir, and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then top with butter, milk, sweeteners, and/or fresh fruit as you like.
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