Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (to grease the slow cooker)
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 7 cups water
- 4 medium apples, cored and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Grease the inside of the slow cooker with butter to prevent sticking.
- Add steel-cut oats, water, diced apples, brown sugar or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir in the milk until well combined. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like extra apple slices, maple syrup, chopped nuts, or yogurt.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make it gluten-free.
- Substitute almond or oat milk and use coconut oil or non-stick spray for a dairy-free version.
- Apple pie spice can be used instead of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Add raisins or nuts during the last 30 minutes of cooking for more texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
