Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats made with quick steel cut oats, berries, bananas, maple syrup, and nuts are an easy, high-fiber breakfast!
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
The slow cooker is a great vessel for making oatmeal for brunch, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. I load up the oats with lots of fruit and a little maple syrup to sweeten them and top them with chopped nuts. I tested this recipe with quick- cooking steel cut oats, which I loved in these savory oats. You can also make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats. This can easily be made gluten-free.
This healthy breakfast is not only high in fiber, but it’s also delicious. Steel cut oats are processed less than old fashioned and quick-cooking oats, so they have the most fiber and protein. Plus, one of my favorite ways to boost the protein content is to add egg whites – you can’t taste them, and they don’t change the texture. Win, win! If you want to omit the egg whites, that’s perfectly fine too.
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal Ingredients
- Oats: I used Bob’s Red Mill Quick-Cooking Steel Cut Oats. If you use regular steel cut oats, you’ll need to cook them longer. Check labels for gluten-free.
- Liquids: I use two cups of water for every cup of oats, almond milk would also work.
- Maple Syrup for sweetener.
- Cinnamon for flavor.
- Egg Whites for extra protein. If you’re allergic you can omit.
- Banana: Slice one ripe banana.
- Berries: Two cups of fresh berries, like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries
- Nuts: Pecans, almonds or walnuts will work.
Do steel cut oats take a long time to cook?
Steel cut oats take longer to cook than other types of oats. However, quick- cooking steel cut are faster than regular steel cut ones. The slow cooker is the perfect way to make them because you can set it and forget it for a couple of hours.
How do you cook oats in a slow cooker?
- Put the oats, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon in the crock pot, and then add the fruit.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for two hours.
- Top the oatmeal with the chopped nuts and more syrup if desired.
How long does cooked oatmeal last in the fridge?
Slow cooker oatmeal is perfect for meal prep. It will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to six days. To reheat it, add a splash of milk or water, and heat it in the microwave or on the stove until warm.
Variations:
- Make It Vegan: Omit the egg whites to make it vegan.
- Berries: I used a mix of berries, but you can stick to one, like all blueberries or strawberries, if you wish.
- Fruit: Substitute raisins or apples for any of the fruit.
- Vanilla or Cinnamon: Add some vanilla extract or cinnamon sticks before cooking.
- Sweetener: Swap maple syrup for honey.
- Toppings: Top your oatmeal with fresh berries, sliced bananas, a drizzle of peanut butter, coconut flakes, or a spoonful of chia seeds. You can also top it with a dollop of yogurt for more protein.
- Chocolate: Swap out the berries for chocolate chips.
More Oatmeal Recipes You’ll Love:
- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Banana Nut Protein Oats
- Instant Pot Baked Oatmeal Bars
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Cookies
- Baked Oatmeal with Pears, Bananas, and Walnuts
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Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats*, quick cooking , such as Bob’s Red Mill
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup egg whites
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with oil to prevent sticking. Place oats, water, maple syrup, cinnamon and egg whites into the slow cooker and stir.
- Add the berries and bananas.
- Cook covered on low 2 hours.
- Serve topped with pecans, and optional maple syrup on top.
Stove Top Method:
- You can simmer this on the stove in a medium pot on low heat about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring.
