Crockpot Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal is a set-it-and-forget-it make-ahead breakfast, featuring tender steel-cut oats, juicy strawberries, and creamy yogurt.
Inspired by my popular recipe for Crockpot Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, this fruity version is a ridiculously simple, healthy, and hearty breakfast!

I truly believe that starting each day with a balanced breakfast is a key to success.
But the problem with having breakfast on the table for my family once again is TIME. Between getting myself and the kids dressed and ready for the school day, I have little time to throw together breakfast. Sounds like your life too, huh?
I am all about make-ahead breakfasts to make my life easier! From Overnight Oats to Crockpot Oatmeal to Overnight French Toast Casserole to this recipe for Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal, overnight breakfast recipes are staples in my house.
why you'll love this recipe
- Easy. Crockpot Strawberry Oatmeal is a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that cooks while you sleep! It almost sounds too good to be true!
- Healthy. Low in fat, high in fiber, and filled with antioxidants and whole grains, this oatmeal recipe is packed with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients.
- Hearty. Filled with fiber and protein, a bowl of this Strawberry Oatmeal will keep you full and satisfied for hours!
How to Make Overnight Steel Cut Oats
- Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with coconut oil or use a disposable slow cooker liner.
- Mix together steel-cut oats, water, milk, strawberries, cinnamon, vanilla, and sea salt inside the crockpot.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low for a firm texture and 8 hours on low for a softer texture. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the oats are tender and cooked through, stir in 1 cup of yogurt for a creamy addition.
- To serve, dish up strawberry oatmeal and top with additional strawberries, a dollop of yogurt, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

Stovetop Directions
If you would rather make this oatmeal on the stove, follow these instructions:
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer and then add in 2 cups milk, your oats, and a dash of salt.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in strawberries, vanilla extract, and yogurt.
- Mix well and serve.
Notes on Slow Cooker Strawberry Oatmeal
- Use any milk you like for this oatmeal recipe. I have used almond milk and regular milk with delicious results.
- It is a really good idea to either grease insert in your slow cooker or uses a slow-cooker liner for easy clean-up.
- I have never had an issue with the steel-cut oats burning in my slow cooker. However, each slow cooker is different. If your slow cooker burns the bottom of the oats, just don't stir the burnt bottom into the remaining oatmeal and you can eat the rest of the strawberry oatmeal. In the future, cut back cooking time by 2 hours.
- Feel free to use ANY fruit you like for this slow cooker steel-cut oats recipe. Blueberries, peaches, and raspberries have all been huge successes at my house.
- The strawberries make this dish perfectly sweet for my family, but a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or even some brown sugar will sweeten it perfectly if desired.
More Delicious Oatmeal Recipes
- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
- Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Sweet Potato Oatmeal
- Instant Pot Oatmeal
- Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
- Healthy Overnight Oats
If you enjoyed this recipe for Slow Cooker Strawberry Oatmeal, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats no substitution
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups milk any variety
- 2 cups strawberries destemmed, and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash of sea salt
- honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt use coconut yogurt if dairy free
Instructions
- Grease the inside of the slow cooker with melted butter, coconut oil, or spray for easier clean-up.
- In the slow cooker, combine oats, water, milk, 1-½ cups strawberries, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, and mix to combine.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low for a firm texture and 8 hours on low for a softer texture. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Right before serving stir in yogurt for a creamy addition.
- To serve, dish up oats and top with additional strawberries, a dollop of yogurt, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.
Sage and Thyme
i used frozen whole strawberries, stirred them around in the brown sugar, i used 1/2 cup sugar, butter pieces, then added the vanilla to them and cinnamon then i added the oats. put in the liquid and voila.. i usually make apple cinnamon, but these were so so so good, thank you for the recipe I love the "dont darken my screen when using screen to cook feature" you have on this site. Thank you for your these inspiring recipes.
Kristen Chidsey
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the oatmeal and the options I have on the recipe card 🙂