Description
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal is the ultimate breakfast dish that warms the soul and fills the home with delightful aromas. With minimal prep and maximum comfort, this creamy oatmeal combines sweet apples, warming cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar for a delicious start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings or cozy weekends, this dish invites you to savor every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups diced Fuji or Honeycrisp apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cups whole milk or almond milk
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In the slow cooker, combine oats, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; stir well.
- Pour in milk until it covers the mixture by about an inch.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Stir before serving and top with walnuts or pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For extra creaminess, add more milk during cooking. - Substitute steel-cut oats for added chewiness. - Drizzle honey or maple syrup just before serving for enhanced sweetness.