Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal is a comforting breakfast that practically makes itself while you sleep. Made with steel-cut oats, fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, this recipe creates perfectly cooked oatmeal with minimal effort. It’s perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or anytime you want a wholesome, satisfying start to your day without extra effort. Instructions to make apple cinnamon oatmeal quickly in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 apple, cored & diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups milk of your choice
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6-8 hours.
- Stir well before serving.
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Spray the Instant Pot generously with cooking spray.
- Add all the ingredients. Stir gently to mix well. Set high pressure for 4 minutes.
- When cooking time is up, let the pressure naturally release before opening.
- Stir well before serving.
Notes
Your oatmeal will thicken slightly as it cools.
Cook time calculated using slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10.9 g
- Sodium: 97.5 mg
- Fat: 2.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.6 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg