Description
Warm up your mornings with this comforting Cranberry Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal, featuring a delightful blend of old fashioned oats, tart dried cranberries, and sweet fresh apples. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, this hearty breakfast is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with brown sugar, delivering a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Fruits & Sweeteners
- ½ cup Craisins® dried cranberries
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Additional
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease a large 4-6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the oatmeal from sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Add Ingredients: Combine water, old fashioned oats, dried cranberries, peeled and diced apples, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Cook the Oatmeal: Cover and cook on high for 1 ½ hours or on low for 3 hours until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened into a creamy consistency.
- Fluff and Serve: Use a spoon to fluff the oatmeal gently, mixing in any settled ingredients. Serve immediately, optionally with milk for a creamier texture.
Notes
- This oatmeal combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the natural sweetness of fresh diced apples, creating a flavorful, hearty breakfast option.
- Cooking in a slow cooker allows for a hands-off preparation, providing a warm meal ready when you are.
- Feel free to customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of brown sugar or adding a drizzle of honey at serving.
- For added texture, consider topping with nuts or seeds just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
