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Slow Cooker Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oats

Slow cooker overnight apple cinnamon oats cook low and slow until the steel-cut oats are tender and creamy. Apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon bring warm flavor to an easy breakfast made in a 4-quart slow cooker.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened, for greasing
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 apples medium, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Grease the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with the softened butter.
  2. Add the steel-cut oats, water, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the oats are tender and creamy.
  6. Stir well before serving.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, stir well before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended for the best texture. For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based butter for greasing.