SLOW COOKER OATMEAL

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A simple recipe for that lazy weekend morning. It can also be used for weekday breakfast by reheating in microwave with a little extra milk

Provided by Kim A. Heaphy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup steel cut oats (dry)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups milk (or vanilla almond milk)
2 -3 vanilla beans (or 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground (optional)

Steps:

  • grease the crockpot with either butter, margarine or coconut oil (or else your oatmeal will stick).
  • Add ingredients and gently stir. Place the lid on the crockpot and turn on before going to bed. Let cook on low for 8 to 9 hours and wake to the smell of maple syrup and cinnamon.
  • Top with your favourite toppings such bananas and chopped bittersweet chocolate , almonds and pecans, figs, dates, raisins, blueberries or chopped apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 237.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 7.1

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