Slow Cooker Fruit, Nuts, and Spice Oatmeal Recipe

Start your day with a warm and flavorful breakfast by making this delicious slow cooker fruit, nuts, and spice oatmeal recipe. Packed with nutritious ingredients like fruits, nuts, and whole grains, this recipe is not only delicious but also provides a healthy start to your day. Simply prepare the ingredients, set it in the slow cooker overnight, and wake up to a hearty bowl of oatmeal ready to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups steel-cut oats
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup milk (regular or almond milk)
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. In the slow cooker, combine the steel-cut oats, water, milk, diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
2. Stir to combine all the ingredients well.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or overnight.
4. Before serving, give the oatmeal a good stir. If desired, drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
5. Serve the hot oatmeal in bowls and sprinkle with additional toppings like fresh fruits, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

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