Slow Cooker Spiced Oatmeal

I am normally not the "biggest fan" of oatmeal because of its mushy texture.  But this slow cooker spiced oatmeal is excellent.  I used steel cut oats (aka Irish Oats) instead of the traditional quick-cooking oats or rolled oats. Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats (the inner part of the oat kernel) which have been cut into only two or three pieces by steel blades, rather than being rolled.  Steel cut oats taste nutty and are much more firm and chewy than traditional oats.  Prepare this recipe in a slow cooker overnight, and you will have a delicious, hearty, and healthy breakfast when you wake up.

Slow Cooker Spiced Oatmeal

Ingredients:

2 cups steel cut oats

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup dried cranberries

2 apples, diced

3 cups water

2 cups milk

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker.

2. Cook on Low overnight for 6 - 8 hours.

3. Serve with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup if desired.

4. Enjoy!

La Bonne Vie!

~Jen