If a warm and filling breakfast is something you fancy in the morning and you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen each morning, then overnight slow cooker pumpkin steel cut oats may be the perfect choice for you. This recipe is easy to put together before you go to bed at night. And when you wake up in the morning, a hot and delicious breakfast will be ready and waiting for you. The pumpkin in this recipe adds a touch of sweetness and a velvety texture, while the steel-cut oats provide a hearty and filling base. Whether you like your oats plain or prefer to add toppings like nuts, seeds, or fruit, this recipe is a great way to start your day.
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SLOW-COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS
This is a practically effortless way to have a hot breakfast ready to go the moment you wake up. The trick to cooking perfect steel-cut oats in the slow cooker is to make use of the auto-warm setting, which switches on when the set cook time is over. (The majority of modern slow cookers have this function, though some older ones may not.) Cooking the oatmeal on low for two hours, then on warm for up to six more ensures very creamy, risotto-like oats that have a pleasant chew. (You can also cook the oats on low for 4 hours, then immediately serve, but if you venture any longer than that, the oats may overcook.) Think of this as a whole-grain meal that you can take in any sweet or savory direction you like: Top with a pat of butter and a squeeze of honey, or a sprinkle of salt and a bit of hot sauce, or any of the topping suggestions below.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories breakfast, grains and rice, main course
Time 8h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the oats, salt and 4 cups water. Cover and set the cook time to 2 hours on low, at which point the slow cooker will automatically switch to warm. Cook on warm until the oatmeal is creamy and tender, about 6 more hours. (The 6 hours on warm is not optional; the oats will not be done after 2 hours on low. If you wish to cook them more quickly, you can cook for 4 to 5 hours total on low.) Ladle into bowls and serve with the toppings of your choice.
OVERNIGHT SLOW COOKER OATMEAL
Just throw this in the slow cooker crock pot the night before and have a delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning. It reheats well, too!
Provided by holly
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir water, almond milk, applesauce, steel-cut oats, dried cherries, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.7 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 93.6 mg, Sugar 37.9 g
SLOW COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS
Delicious slow cooker steel-cut oatmeal dish that is hot and ready in the morning! Garnish with chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk, or butter.
Provided by JLC
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, milk, oats, apple, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker; mix well.
- Cook oatmeal on Low for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Simmer or Warm and cook for 7 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 206.9 mg, Sugar 14 g
CROCK POT OVERNIGHT PUMPKIN PECAN STEEL CUT OATMEAL
Perfect for fall, this creamy spiced pumpkin and pecan oatmeal makes for an easy, hearty, and no-mess breakfast.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 8h5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix 1 1/2 cups water, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add the oats to a 23-ounce or larger oven-safe bowl (I use Fiestaware or Pyrex are good choices). Pour the pumpkin mixture over the top. Stir. Carefully place bowl in the middle of the Crock Pot and carefully fill Crock Pot with water, to about 1 inch below the rim of the bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Turn off Crock Pot and remove lid, allowing the bowl to cool enough to lift out of the Crock Pot. Remove bowl and stir well. Sprinkle pecans and additional brown sugar on individual servings, if desired.
OVERNIGHT PUMPKIN PIE STEEL CUT OATS
Who doesn't love pumpkin pie for breakfast? I love steel cut oats, but as a teacher and trainer, I don't have time to cook them in the morning. I did a lot of experimenting and came up with the following recipe for overnight oats in the fridge. Before I leave for work, I grab my jar of oats, put it in my bag, and head for the gym. I heat it up as soon as I hit work and I've got pumpkin pie for breakfast.
Provided by MsTeechur
Categories Oatmeal
Time 4m
Yield 1 meal, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- I make up five of these on the weekend by putting oats, flax seeds, and spice into pint canning jars and putting the lids on them. They sit in the cupboard.
- Every night I heat up (or use a hot water dispenser) half cup water until about tea water temperature. Doesn't have to be boiling. Alternatively, you can just add water, pumpkin, and maple syrup and put into microwave for 2 minutes.
- Put lids on jar and put into fridge.
- In the morning, add about 1 tbs half and half or a little milk or almond milk and head for 90 seconds. Stir, eat. One of the benefits of the soaking is that the flax actually puffs up and becomes digestible so you don't need to grind it.
- Other add ins or options: coconut, raisins or other dried fruit, nuts, hemp hearts, chia seeds, (I actually always do hemp hearts or chia but neither were in the database), peanut butter and cocoa, fresh berries, pears or apples with apple pie spice, etc.
Tips:
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk or half-and-half instead of water.
- Add a tablespoon of butter to the slow cooker before adding the oats to prevent sticking.
- If you like a sweeter oatmeal, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup to the slow cooker before adding the oats.
- To add more flavor, try adding a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg to the slow cooker before adding the oats.
- For a healthier oatmeal, use steel-cut oats instead of rolled oats.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this oatmeal on the stovetop. Just bring the milk, water, oats, and pumpkin puree to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the oats are tender.
Conclusion:
Overnight slow cooker pumpkin steel-cut oats are a delicious and easy breakfast option that can be enjoyed all week long. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful oatmeal that is perfect for a cold morning. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give this recipe a try!
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