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Slow Cooker Oats Effortless Warmth

Imagine waking up to the smell of cinnamon and apples wafting through your house while you're still in your pajamas! These slow cooker oats are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it breakfast that lets you focus on unwrapping presents instead of standing over the stove. Just toss everything in the night
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups steel-cut oats
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 medium apples peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to make cleanup a breeze.
  2. Add the steel-cut oats, milk, water, diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to the slow cooker. Give it a good stir.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours overnight.
  4. In the morning, stir the oatmeal well and add a splash of milk if it's too thick.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, maple syrup, or extra cinnamon.