Best 9 Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of slow-cooker steel-cut oats, a wholesome and versatile breakfast option that caters to various dietary needs. This hearty dish is meticulously crafted using simple ingredients that transform into a creamy and flavorful delight. With minimal prep work and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can wake up to a warm and satisfying breakfast that nourishes your body and soul. Whether you prefer classic steel-cut oats or crave something more indulgent like creamy pumpkin oats or protein-packed peanut butter banana oats, this collection of recipes offers a delectable variety to suit your taste buds. Dive into the world of slow-cooker steel-cut oats and experience the ease and satisfaction of homemade goodness.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS



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Delicious slow cooker steel-cut oatmeal dish that is hot and ready in the morning! Garnish with chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk, or butter.

Provided by JLC

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons butter, cut into 6 pieces
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine water, milk, oats, apple, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker; mix well.
  • Cook oatmeal on Low for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Simmer or Warm and cook for 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 206.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

SLOW-COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS



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This is a practically effortless way to have a hot breakfast ready to go the moment you wake up. The trick to cooking perfect steel-cut oats in the slow cooker is to make use of the auto-warm setting, which switches on when the set cook time is over. (The majority of modern slow cookers have this function, though some older ones may not.) Cooking the oatmeal on low for two hours, then on warm for up to six more ensures very creamy, risotto-like oats that have a pleasant chew. (You can also cook the oats on low for 4 hours, then immediately serve, but if you venture any longer than that, the oats may overcook.) Think of this as a whole-grain meal that you can take in any sweet or savory direction you like: Top with a pat of butter and a squeeze of honey, or a sprinkle of salt and a bit of hot sauce, or any of the topping suggestions below.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     breakfast, grains and rice, main course

Time 8h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup steel-cut oats
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings, optional (see Tip)

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the oats, salt and 4 cups water. Cover and set the cook time to 2 hours on low, at which point the slow cooker will automatically switch to warm. Cook on warm until the oatmeal is creamy and tender, about 6 more hours. (The 6 hours on warm is not optional; the oats will not be done after 2 hours on low. If you wish to cook them more quickly, you can cook for 4 to 5 hours total on low.) Ladle into bowls and serve with the toppings of your choice.

CREAMY SLOW COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS



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Wake up to a delicious and filling breakfast of creamy steel-cut oats, cooked in the slow cooker with cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins.

Provided by russellbknox

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 8h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
2 cups steel cut oats
2 cups almond milk
2 cups half-and-half
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup raisins
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Combine water, steel cut oats, almond milk, half-and-half, brown sugar, raisins, and cinnamon stick in a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until oats are soft, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 73.2 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN STEEL CUT OATS



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SO easy and SO good! This is comfort food for me at it's finest, my all-recipe friends! Like pumpkin pie for breakfast, but you don't have to feel guilty for the rest of the day! Use any sweetener you want and adjust to taste. Enjoy! I make up a big batch then reheat for the next mornings in the microwave covered. Vegan. I like to set it with a timer before I go to bed so it is ready in the morning.

Provided by Alison

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 6h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
6 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups steel-cut oats
1 cup brown sugar replacement (such as Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Prepare the crock of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Stir water, pumpkin puree, oats, brown sugar replacement, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in the prepared slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 198 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SLOW COOKER CINNAMON APPLE STEEL CUT OATS



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Another yummy way to eat oatmeal. The house smells wonderful while this is cooking.

Provided by DebbieKat

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
8 cups water
23 ounces unsweetened applesauce
1 ½ cups steel cut oats
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
¼ cup ground cinnamon, or to taste
⅓ cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a 5-quart or larger slow cooker crock with cooking spray.
  • Combine water, applesauce, oats, diced apple, cinnamon, and sweetener in prepared slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

SLOW COOKER COCONUT STEEL-CUT OATS



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This oatmeal combines steel-cut oats with coconut cream, coconut flakes, almonds, and pears; slow cooked to a super creamy deliciousness which is sure to please! Serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.

Provided by JW

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 cups water
4 cups steel-cut oats
4 cups chopped almonds
4 pears, diced
1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut cream
1 ¼ cups raw cane sugar
7 ounces unsweetened coconut flakes
4 tablespoons flax seeds
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place water, oats, almonds, pears, coconut cream, cane sugar, coconut flakes, flax seeds, coconut oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract into a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on Low until thoroughly combined, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SLOW COOKER OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS WITH APPLES



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Overnight Steel Cut Oats With Apples recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Heather N.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7h10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 apples, cored and cut into bite sized chunks
1 1/2 cups cashew milk
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon flax seed

Steps:

  • Coat slow cooker with non-stick spray (I use coconut oil).
  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
  • Stir.
  • Cook on LOW for 7 hours.
  • Add garnish of your choice (ex. hemp hearts, nuts, berries, raisins, coconut, etc.).
  • Freezes well.

SLOW COOKER CARROT CAKE STEEL CUT OATS



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It's like eating dessert for breakfast! Even picky breakfast eaters will love this oatmeal! Freezes and reheats well.

Provided by DebbieKat

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups water
23 ounces unsweetened applesauce
2 cups steel cut oats
1 (10 ounce) bag shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup raisins
⅓ cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine water, applesauce, oats, carrots, pineapple, raisins, sweetener, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in the crock of a 7-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 164.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

OVERNIGHT SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN STEEL CUT OATS



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Categories     Breakfast     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 8

•1 cup steel cut oats
•3-1/2 cups water (almond or regular milk can be substituted)
•1 cup canned pumpkin puree
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
•optional: 1/2 cup honey or 2 teaspoons vanilla liquid stevia*
•* Sweetener can be added during cooking or cook it without and each person can add their own sweetener of choice on top after cooking.

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.

Tips:

  • Use equal parts oats and liquid. This is the general rule of thumb for cooking steel-cut oats, but you can adjust the ratio slightly depending on your desired consistency. For a creamier oatmeal, use a little more liquid. For a chewier oatmeal, use a little less liquid.
  • Soak the oats overnight. This will help to soften the oats and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the oats overnight, you can simply add them to the slow cooker with the other ingredients and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. Steel-cut oats are a blank canvas for flavor, so feel free to add your favorite mix-ins. Some popular options include berries, nuts, seeds, spices, and sweeteners.
  • Cook the oats on low. This will help to prevent the oats from burning or sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Stir the oats occasionally. This will help to ensure that the oats cook evenly. You can also stir in any mix-ins you are using.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker steel-cut oats are a delicious and easy way to start your day. With a little planning, you can have a hot and hearty breakfast ready and waiting for you when you wake up. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast option, give slow-cooker steel-cut oats a try.

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