I cannot wait for you guys to try this recipe. I had never made a crock pot oatmeal before and was so impressed with how easy and delicious it was. It is the absolute perfect breakfast for someone who is in a big hurry in the mornings, or for kiddos that need a healthy breakfast before school. I chose to do an apple cinnamon oatmeal since it reminded me of fall, and I absolutely love all things apple crisp and apple pie. I also decided to add pumpkin and YUM.
I chose to use steel cut oats over GF rolled outs because I love their chewy texture once cooked. You could use either one, but the final product won’t have as much texture. I also used a can of full fat coconut milk and regular coconut milk (this is my favorite) to create a higher fat content and help keep me full and satiated throughout the morning. Almond milk would work great, or cows milk if you don’t mind if it’s not vegan.
This convenient, overnight oatmeal will definitely feed a family of four, and makes enough for someone living alone to have all week. It’s the best treat, and I can’t wait for you to wake up to your warm and cozy breakfast slow cooking in the crock pot!
- 1 apple - diced - I used a granny smith since they have a lower sugar content, but any apple would work
- 1 c steel cut oats or gluten free rolled oats - I prefer steel cut for the crock pot
- 1 14oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 14 oz regular non-dairy milk (I used unsweetened vanilla coconut milk and just used the coconut milk can to measure the 14oz)
- 1/2 c pure pumpkin puree - not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- large pinch salt
- 1 tbsp butter - grass-fed preferably (I use Kerrygold brand)
- 2 tsp honey or real maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut oil to grease the crock pot
- Garish
- More chopped apple
- Almond butter
- Chia seeds
- Non-dairy milk of choice
- Grease your crock pot with the coconut oil
- Add all ingredients to the crock pot, minus the garnish ingredients, and stir to combine
- Cook on low for 8 hours, while you sleep
- Garnish with any toppings or milk
- I have had a couple of people tell me that the oatmeal was a bit soupy when they used GF oats instead of Steel Cut. If you prefer your oatmeal thicker, I would add 1 1/2 cups instead of 1 cup of regular rolled oats if that's what you have on hand.
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