Overnight Slow-Cooker Oatmeal For A Crowd

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!

What is your favorite warm, winter breakfast?