An easy and delicious crockpot oatmeal to cook in the slow cooker overnight, or cook it during the day, refrigerate, and microwave servings in the morning. This is a delicious and filling breakfast with cinnamon sugar and milk.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 6 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend for baking or 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup brown sugar, optional
- 1 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or light cream
- Cinnamon sugar and dried cranberries for garnish, optional
- Milk for serving
Preparation:
Spray the inside of the slow cooker crockery insert with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the oats, water, applesauce, brown sugar (if using), and cranberries. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 9 hours. Stir in the half-and-half or cream and cook for 10 minutes longer.
Garnish with cinnamon sugar and dried cranberries, as desired, and serve with milk.
Makes about 12 servings (2/3 to 3/4 cups to each serving)
