Start your day with a warm and comforting bowl of slow cooker peaches and cream steel cut oatmeal. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of peaches with the creaminess of steel cut oats, resulting in a healthy and satisfying breakfast option. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy a delicious homemade oatmeal that will keep you full and energized throughout the morning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional toppings: sliced almonds, shredded coconut, additional sliced peaches
Directions
- In a slow cooker, combine the steel cut oats, water, milk, sliced peaches, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Once cooked, stir the oatmeal well before serving.
- Serve hot in bowls and top with your favorite optional toppings, such as sliced almonds, shredded coconut, or additional sliced peaches.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Steel cut oats are less processed than rolled oats and retain more of their natural nutrients and fiber.
Peaches are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as dietary fiber.
Using a slow cooker allows the flavors to develop and the oatmeal to become creamy and tender.