Everyday Food for Busy People
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Any of these 6 Slow Cooker Oatmeal recipes would make a great breakfast during Christmas break. They’re quick to set up in the evening and delicious in the morning.
I use the alarm on my phone to remind me to set them up. Otherwise, I get busy (or more likely, drop on the couch) and forget all about doing it.
I hope you had a fantastic Christmas!
I’ve been doing lots of experimenting lately with slow cooker oatmeal flavors.
Some have been a huge hit. And others weren’t blog-worthy at all.
I tried blueberry oatmeal cooked in blueberry-pomegranate juice, which turned out tasting like grape oatmeal. Not good.
And I tried maple brown sugar, which sounded so good, but was just okay.
However, these 6 recipes are all fantastic! I tend to like things sweet, so if your sweet tooth isn’t as big feel free to cut the sugar.
I’ve also got two tips on using your slow cooker for oatmeal, so keep scrolling after the recipes. [Read more…] about 6 Ways to Make Slow Cooker Oatmeal
I am on a roll with slow cooker oatmeal. We’ve been loving it lately!
This time, I decided to make use of the apple cider in the fridge. A mug of hot spiced cider is a winter favorite. So it has to be good for a late autumn breakfast too, right?
Sweet apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon and other spices transform a plain bowl of oatmeal into holiday breakfast special.
We don’t get snowed in here in Kentucky very often, but I’m going to keep this breakfast in mind just in case we get a big snowfall this winter. I can’t think of anything more comforting than waking up to world wrapped in white and having a bowl of this spiced oatmeal to go with the view. Cozy!
I don’t have an ingredient photo for you, but all the ingredients are very common.
We’ve been really enjoying waking up to warm oatmeal lately. I’ve been experimenting with all kinds of flavors. Some have been blog-worthy and some not.
This Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Oatmeal though is one that’s definitely worth sharing. The citrus flavor with the sweet-tart cranberry taste is a great way to start the day.
I’ve gotten several questions about the number of servings for these slow cooker oatmeal recipes. My recipes use 1 cup of steel cut oats and I get around 6 servings from it. Sometimes, it’s more than 6 servings.
That does seem like a lot from just 1 cup of oats, but it’s what we’ve found from making them many times. The oatmeal box lists 1 cup of oats as making 4 servings. We eat fairly large bowls of oatmeal, but maybe others eat even more? I’m not sure.
Your experience may vary, but my family gets about 6 servings from these recipes. I’d love to know how many servings you’re getting.
Here’s what you’ll need to make Cranberry Orange Oatmeal: [Read more…] about Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Oatmeal
I’ve made this Gingerbread Oatmeal twice. Both times, Jim has texted me later in the morning to say it was an awesome breakfast. These really are fantastic.
In addition to the common cinnamon and brown sugar, they also have ginger, a bit of cloves and vanilla. The combination is full of fall flavor.
Even my daughter, who has never eaten (or been willing to try) oatmeal, liked these.
And they’re really easy to make too. Set them up at night before going to bed and they’ll be ready to eat in the morning. I do use a timer for my small crockpot so they don’t have to cook all night. You can read more about making your own programmable crockpot here.
Here’s what you’ll need: [Read more…] about Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal
