Overnight Fruit and Nut Oatmeal for the Crock Pot

Easy to do overnight to have ready for the morning. Oats thicken on standing and can be kept in the refrigerator for the next day or two. Just add milk and stir until it loosens, then reheat in the microwave.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup steel cut oats
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup  dried apples or 1⁄4 cup  dried blueberries or 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries or 1⁄4 cup dried cherries
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted chopped pecans

Directions

1. Place ingredients except pecans in a small crockpot and cook 6-8 hours or until tender.
2. Oats will thicken upon standing.
3. Serve with milk, cream, sweetener or fresh fruits if desired, topped with toasted pecans.