Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This vegan slow cooker recipe is a healthy breakfast filled with fiber to keep you full and energized. Make it for meal prep, Sunday morning, or a holiday.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 10

Servings

Calories 691kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Equipment

Slow cooker

Ingredients

Cooking spray or coconut oil to grease the slow cooker
1.5 cups steel cut oats
3 cups water
1 14.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
2 apples diced, about 2 cups
3 tablespoons maple syrup plus more for serving if desired
3 tablespoons milled flaxseed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Grease the slow cooker.
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook on low for 5 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the oats are cooked through and creamy. This recipe does best when cooked on low, since the oats may cook too quickly and/or burn if cooked on high. If you have a new slow cooker, you may need to decrease the cooking time.
Serve the oatmeal or store for later (see notes). Add some extra maple syrup, nuts or seeds, dried fruit, butter (use vegan if needed) or any other toppings of choice.
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Notes

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for one to two minutes until warmed through. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating if frozen. Consider storing in individual portions for easier reheating.
You can sub another type of milk, use honey instead of maple syrup, or use a different fruit. However, substitutions may change the flavor profile and/or make the recipe no longer vegan.

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