Overnight Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal

Submitted by Mandy at Food.com

"A super-simple way to get a hearty breakfast on the table without any work! This recipe was inspired by an overnight maple and brown sugar oatmeal on MelsKitchenCafe.com (http://www.melskitchencafe.com). Make sure to use steel-cut oats, otherwise you'll end up with a pot of gummy paste."

 

• Ready In: 7hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 cups apple cider (add 1-2 cups of water if you like thin oatmeal)
• 2 cups steel cut oats
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (up to 1/4 cup, depending on preferred sweetness )
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

1. Coat the inside of a 4-5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir. I find it helpful to mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon; the cinnamon gets better incorporated and doesn't separate from the mix as much.
3. Cook for 7-8 hours on low.
4. Stir thoroughly before serving with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
5. Serve immediately.
6. Refrigerate leftovers; reheat with a splash of milk.
7. *This recipe is easily cut in half for smaller slow-cookers. A time of 4 hours is optimal.

Reviews

[R Register]

This was sooo good! I only used 2 cups apple juice and the rest water for liquid. I also added a shake or two of ground cloves and nutmeg, chopped apples, raisins and a tablespoon of butter.

 

[383emc]

Although I did not have apple cider and substituted water, this turned out great! I added one chopped apple and some pecans last night, then added honey and cream this morning. Wonderful having breakfast ready for you!