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Crock Pot Oatmeal

Crock Pot Oatmeal

A hearty, delicious and fun family breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups milk of your choice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats (not quick cooking oats)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • Topping Options: nuts, chocolate chips, coconut, sprinkles, fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa etc.
  • non-stick cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray
  2. Add the milk and water to the crock pot. You can adjust the ratio of water/milk; however, I recommend that you keep the total liquid to oats ratio as 3:1.
  3. Add in the oats, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook on low for 2-2 1/2 hours or on high for 45 minutes to an hour. You can add more milk to the oatmeal as it cooks if you would like a softer consistency or you find that it's cooking faster.
  5. Get creative with your toppings bar while the oatmeal finishes!

Notes

  • Assemble the dry ingredients the night before and then just add in your liquids to cook once you wake up in the morning.
  • Throw this together a little before school ends for a fun after school, before practice snack.
  • Toss this in a thermos for food on-the-go!