Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Apples

• Breakfast Foods

  • 1 cup Steel cut oats

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Flax seed, ground

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk, fat-free

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or other desired sweetener)
• 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter

Directions

• Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary). Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.Nutritional Info (per 3/4 cup serving): 149 calories, 3.6g fat, 27.3g carbs, 3.9g fiber, 4.9g protein; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4 pts