Overnight Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal: Steel cut oats cook overnight in the slow cooker with rich maple and cinnamon flavors. Wake up to a hearty, gluten-free crock-pot oatmeal that is a delicious way to start any day!

Want to know my favorite thing about morning time?!

Coffee…..you thought I was going to say Slow Cooker Oatmeal didn’t you?!

Well, I do love my oatmeal and all recipes made with oats, but if you have to know my most favorite thing about mornings it is surely my homemade latte.

But because I am a firm believer in making  breakfast a priority, for myself AND for my family, I need an arsenal of easy breakfast recipes on hand.

I am a huge fan of Egg and Ham Breakfast Sandwiches and Blueberry Muffins stashed in the freezer for eat and run breakfasts, but my family also really loves oatmeal for breakfast–be it Overnight Banana Pudding Oatmeal or Overnight Apple Pie Oatmeal for a cold treat.

But nothing beats a bowl of warm steel cut oats that have been cooking overnight in the slow cooker, like my Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal and this Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal.

Steel cut oats take quite a bit longer to cooker than traditional oats due to their hearty texture. Steel cut oats are delicious when simmered on the stove, baked in the oven, like in my Carrot Cake Oatmeal or Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon from Garnish with a lemon. But steel cut oatmeal is prepared easiest with the help of a crock-pot.

Overnight Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This a simple oatmeal recipe, maple cinnamon oatmeal is a classic flavor. But the fact that this oatmeal is made with steel cut oats and in the slow cooker overnight, makes it just as easy as any packet of store-bought oatmeal.

But when it comes to flavor and nutrition this crock pot maple oatmeal beats the packs of maple cinnamon oatmeal hands down!

Full of fiber, rich in calcium, and naturally sweetened, this is an oatmeal you can feel good feeding your kids before they head to school. Or grab a bowl of this hearty crockpot oatmeal before you head out the door!

 Notes on Healthy Slow Cooker Oatmeal

• Use any milk you like for this oatmeal recipe. I have used almond milk, coconut milk and regular milk with delicious results.
• It is a really good idea to either grease insert in your slow-cooker or use 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 crock-pot oatmeal. In the future, cut back cooking time by 2 hours.
• The greek yogurt is optional in crock-pot oatmeal. I like the creaminess it adds and the boost of protein. Be sure to stir in the Greek yogurt well after cooking. Keep it and use non-dairy milk to have out to have dairy-free and vegan slow cooker oatmeal.
• If you would like to use more milk than water, that is fine. You need a total of 8 cups liquid. And I don’t recommend exceeding 5 cups milk as then the oatmeal would be in risk of scorching the bottom of your slow cooker.

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Overnight Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Steel cut oats made in crock pot for an easy, healthy breakfast.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups steel cut oats no substitution
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• dash of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil

Instructions

1. Grease slow cooker by brushing with melted coconut oil.
2. Mix oats, water, milk, 1 cup yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt together in large slow cooker. Place lid on slow cooker and cook for 6 hours on low for firm texture and 8 hours on low for softer texture. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours.
3. To serve, dish up oats and top with additional maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Overnight Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 100mg 4%

Potassium 57mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 6g

Protein 9g 18%

Calcium 14.4%

Iron 9.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you like this Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe, you may like these:

Overnight Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oatmeal (Slow Cooker)

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Oatmeal

 Spiced Vanilla Chai Oatmeal