Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

5 from 3 votes

Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is as warm and cozy as apple pie — and an easy way to make a big batch of wholesome breakfasts for the week. Just combine steel cut oats, fresh apples, cinnamon, water, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup, then kick back and let your slow cooker do the work.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 233kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

2 cups steel-cut oats
2 cups Fuji apple, chopped
4 cups water*
4 cups almond milk*
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
dash salt

Instructions

Peel and chop 2-3 Fuji apples into 2 cups of 1-inch pieces.
Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
Add the oatmeal, apples, water, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to your slow cooker. Stir until combined.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Don't be alarmed if it looks too watery, the oatmeal will thicken as it cools.
Serve your apple cinnamon oatmeal with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, almond milk or cream, peanut or almond butter, brown sugar, dried fruit, toasted nuts or seeds, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, fresh berries or fruit.

Tips

*This recipe makes oatmeal that is very creamy --- and it will thicken as it cools. If you prefer thicker oatmeal, use less liquid, about 3 ½ cups per cup of oats. Less liquid may also require less cooking time.
Store your oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat oatmeal, add a little milk or water and reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until it is fully warmed through.
Freeze oatmeal for up to six months. Thaw in the refrigerator or microwave. Reheat with a little milk or water in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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