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Slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal topped with diced apples and cinnamon in a bowl

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Old-fashioned oats slow cooked with diced apples, cinnamon and vanilla. Cook on low for 6–7 hours overnight or on high for 3 hours.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 4 cups milk or water or half of each
  • 2 apples diced, peeled if you like
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • Butter or cooking spray for the slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Grease the insert of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Add the oats, milk, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Stir well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the oats are soft and creamy.
  4. Stir well before serving, adding a splash of milk if it’s too thick. Top with nuts, fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

  • For chewier oatmeal, use steel-cut oats and add 1 extra cup of liquid.
  • Add ½ cup of raisins or dried cranberries before cooking.
  • Freeze leftovers in a muffin tin for single portions.