My good friend Marcy gave me her slow-cooker oatmeal recipe, and it has quickly become a favorite in our house. (Ok, maybe she saw the recipe here, but we like to call it Marcy's oatmeal.) Not only does Sofie love eating this for breakfast, I can really boost her nutritional intake by adding lots of great things--raisins, nuts, seeds. And if I'm feeling particularly clever, I can add in a Chinese herb called Gou Qi Zi. You may know this as Goji Berry. It is a sweet tonic herb that builds blood. It nourishes the kidney and the liver and benefits the eyes and the lungs.
Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk)
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or other desired sweetener)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter
Directions:
Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary). Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.
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