Morning can be chaotic in our house, that’s why make-ahead meals, like this slow cooker apple-cinnamon oats, are a must. Wake up to a warm, healthy and delicious breakfast with this overnight recipe that will have your house smelling like freshly baked apple pie.
Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats Recipe
Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats Ingredients:
- 1 c. steel cut oats
- 3 c. water
- 1 c. fresh apple cider
- 2 medium apples, cored and diced
- 1½ T. honey
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground nutmeg
- ½ t. ground allspice
- pinch of salt
To serve:
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced
- ½ c. pecans, chopped
- Real maple syrup
You might also need (I've included affiliate links to the products I use at home):
- Slow cooker – I use my slow cooker at least once a week, if not more, and I don’t know what I’d do without it. I recommend getting one big enough to feed your family and if you aren’t home during the day one with a timer is a must.
- Slow Cooker Liners – for easy cleanup these are a must, the only downside is cooking in plastic, you need to make the decision that is best for you.
Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats Directions:
- Add oats, water, cider, apples, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt to greased or lined slow cooker crock and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Actual cooking time will vary depending on your slow cooker, so check for doneness after 5 hours and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- To serve, allow to cool slightly before spooning into bowls and topping with fresh chopped apples, pecans, and some real maple syrup, if desired.
Tips:
- Do not substitute any other type of oats for this recipe. Cooking times are based on using steel cut oats only.
- It very important to either line or heavily grease the sides of your slow cooker crock before preparing this recipe. If you skip this step, the oats will stick to the sides and will be very difficult to remove.
If you love waking up to the smell of apple pie you’ll love this recipe. The slow cooker apple-cinnamon oats are simple enough you can throw the ingredients in the slow cooker before you go to bed and let the magic happen while you sleep. Now you can enjoy a hearty breakfast any day of the week!
What’s your favorite breakfast?
Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 c. steel cut oats
- 3 c. water
- 1 c. fresh apple cider
- 2 medium apples cored and diced
- 1½ T. honey
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground nutmeg
- ½ t. ground allspice
- pinch salt
- 1 medium apple cored and diced (to serve)
- ½ c. pecans chopped (to serve)
- Real maple syrup to serve
Instructions
- Add oats, water, cider, apples, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt to greased or lined slow cooker crock and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Actual cooking time will vary depending on your slow cooker, so check for doneness after 5 hours and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- To serve, allow to cool slightly before spooning into bowls and topping with fresh chopped apples, pecans, and some real maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
Do not substitute any other type of oats for this recipe. Cooking times are based on using steel cut oats only.
It very important to either line or heavily grease the sides of your slow cooker crock before preparing this recipe. If you skip this step, the oats will stick to the sides and will be very difficult to remove.
