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Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

A comforting slow cooker oatmeal infused with the sweetness of maple syrup and brown sugar, perfect for chilly mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal
  • 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil, canola oil, or cooking spray Used to grease the slow cooker
  • 2 cups regular steel cut oats Essential for the oatmeal base
  • 4 cups water For cooking the oats
  • 3 cups milk Can substitute with almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup Provides sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Additional sweetness
  • Chopped nuts For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease the bottom and sides of the slow cooker insert using melted coconut oil, cooking spray, or canola oil to ensure the oatmeal doesn't stick.
  2. Combine the steel-cut oats, water, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours for a firmer texture or 8 hours for a softer result, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  4. Serve the oatmeal warm and top with extra maple syrup and your choice of chopped nuts.

Notes

Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water. For added flavor, toast the steel-cut oats before adding liquid ingredients. Use pumpkin pie spice or dried fruits for creative variations.