Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal for Cozy Autumn Mornings

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 276

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 medium apple peeled, cored, diced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 0.25 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Combine rolled oats, diced apples, ground cinnamon, honey, sea salt, and vanilla extract in the slow cooker. Stir to coat apples in spices.
2. Pour in almond milk and water, then add melted butter. Stir again to mix everything evenly.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
4. About halfway through (after 2 hours), stir the mixture to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Add a splash more liquid if it looks too thick.
5. When finished, let the oatmeal sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
6. Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

Tip: Use a mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples for a more complex flavor, and stir once after 2 hours to prevent sticking.

Food Safety Note: Always use a food thermometer to confirm your dish has reached a safe internal temperature before serving, and follow your country’s official food safety guidelines for meat, poultry, and slow-cooking. Cook times in this recipe are estimates — appliance and ingredient variation affects actual cook time.