Enjoy a healthy and hearty breakfast with this delicious overnight slow cooker apple oatmeal. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, apples, and cinnamon, this recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for busy mornings. Just set it in your slow cooker the night before and wake up to a warm and comforting meal that will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime. Serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of nuts for added flavor and crunch. Give it a try and make breakfast a breeze!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: maple syrup, chopped nuts, and additional chopped apples
Directions
- In a slow cooker, combine the oats, almond milk, chopped apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, give the oatmeal a good stir to incorporate any liquid separation that may have occurred.
- Serve the oatmeal hot in bowls, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with chopped nuts and additional chopped apples.
Interesting Facts
Oats are a great source of dietary fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in blood sugar control.
Slow cooking is a convenient method for preparing breakfast ahead of time.