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.
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.
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.
More Delicious Oatmeal Recipes
- Slow Cooker Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal
- Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal
- Overnight Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut OatmealÂ
- Instant Pot Oatmeal
- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Crock Pot Maple Oatmeal Recipe
Overnight Slow Cooker Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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
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Grease slow cooker by brushing with melted coconut oil.
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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.
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To serve, dish up oats and top with additional maple syrup if desired.
Nellie Tracy says
I love finding great oatmeal recipes – can’t wait to try this for breakfast! Thank you!
Kristen Chidsey says
You are so welcome Nellie! This is a great one to keep on hand for busy mornings
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
I love this recipe and all your other versions of oatmeal. I never would have thought to pop my oatmeal into a slowcooker for an instant breakfast, but it’s the perfect solution for busy morning really.
Kristen Chidsey says
It really is a great solution for busy mornings Jane 🙂
Rebecca Forst says
I have a huge crockpot and I’m afraid it would burn. Think I can use my rice cooker?
Sounds delicious!
Kristen Chidsey says
Oh, that is a great idea! I think it may work. But, I haven’t experimented so I am a bit unsure timing. However, I can tell you that you can place a glass oven safe dish in your crock pot and then put water around the slow cooker and then place ingredients in the glass dish and cook as directed. Just be sure your dish is oven safe (like pyrex)
I need to expermient with rice cooker to see if I can nail down directions for you Rebecca!
Coco says
Would leftovers of these keep well?
Kristen Chidsey says
Absolutely Coco! Allow to cool and then refrigerate. Dish out in individual bowls and reheat in microwave for a minute or two. You can add a splash of milk to thin out if needed.
l garrow says
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’ve put left over oatmeal in a greased cup cake pan and put them in the freezer. When the oatmeal has frozen, remove them and store in plastic bags in the freezer. Take out what you need and microwave in a cereal bow. Turns out perfect and it’s easy.
Kristen Chidsey says
Such a great idea for leftover oatmeal! Thanks for sharing!