Crock-Pot Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal

Note: If you try this recipe, get help from a grownup because it requires using a slow cooker.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 7 hours

What you need:

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 cup skim milk (or milk substitute, such as almond or soy milk)
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup chopped nuts

Equipment and supplies:

• Slow cooker
• Measuring cups and spoons

What to do:

1. Place oats, milk, water, applesauce, and cinnamon into the slow cooker. Stir, cover, and set to low.
2. Cook for 7 hours.
3. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of the nuts and enjoy! You can also top your oatmeal with 1 tablespoon of raisins, but this will increase the amount of sugar you’re eating

How much does this recipe make? 4 servings

Reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD
Date reviewed: June 2015
Originally reviewed by: Cheryl Patterson, RD, CDE