There are few things more comforting on a cold winter morning than a bowl of hot, comforting oatmeal. And if you didn’t have to lift a finger that morning, it’s even better. :-) Overnight oats and oatmeal are getting a lot of attention these days, and it’s easy to understand why! Instead of laboring over the stove before breakfast, a few minutes of prep the night before will yield a crockpot full of warm, oatmeal-y goodness in the morning. Perfect for a house full of guests on Christmas morning….or really ANY morning!
This recipe uses steel-cut oats, which are a great source of fiber, as well as yummy pears and cinnamon. It’s like an oatmeal take on apple pie, but with pears!
Overnight Slow-Cooker Oats
- 2 1/2 cups diced firm pears (like D’Anjou)
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups milk or milk substitute
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Coat your crockpot with a light layer of butter or non-stick spray.
Add all ingredients to your crockpot, adding the boiling water last.
Stir well to incorporate, and cook the oats on low overnight, or for about 7 hours.
Serve warm, with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
Overnight Slow-Cooker Oatmeal For A Crowd
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups diced firm pears like D’Anjou
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups milk or milk substitu
Instructions
- Coat your crockpot with a light layer of butter or non-stick spray.
- Add all ingredients to your crockpot and then add the boiling water.
- Stir well to incorporate, and cook the oats on low overnight, or for about 7 hours.
Nutrition
What is your favorite warm, winter breakfast?
What size slow-cooker (Oops -almost call it the trademarked name) did you use for this recipe? I need to know how much to cut it for my small version
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can I use regular oats? Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You will need to use less liquid or it will turn out soupy. Steel Cut Oats require more liquid than regular rolled oats.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sounds good, and even reasonable for the hotel room I’ll be staying in! Thanks.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Please tell us the number of servings. Can the recipe be doubled or tripled?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Probably 4-6 servings, but you can definitely double or triple it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Where did I miss the number of servings and the size of the servings? What size crowd does this feed?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Probably 4-6 servings, but you can definitely double or triple it!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Don’t have a crock pot? Try this easy, no fuss way to prepare steel cut oatmeal. The night before, using a four (water with a pinch of salt) to one (steel cut oatmeal) ratio, bring water to a boil, add oatmeal, bring to a boil again, stir briefly, remove from heat, cover with lid. Voila, perfect oatmeal in the morning ….and it doesn’t stick to the pot so easy cleanup! Reheat briefly in pot or bowls. Add your usual favorites, fruit, nuts, milk, etc. Yum!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a similar technique for brown rice that is perfect every time. If I want rice in the morning for breakfast I just heat 4 cups water with 2-cups brown rice. I bring it to a boil for 1-2 minutes. I have a ceramic stovetop so I just turn the rice off, walk away, and when I gt up in the morning it is perfect to use, and you haven’t destroyed all of the nutrients. I add what I want to in the rice and enjoy!!
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