A hearty and nutritious breakfast made with steel-cut oats, apples, dried fruit, and a touch of cinnamon—perfect for a warm and filling start to the day.
Slow-Cooker Fruity Steel-Cut Oatmeal
A hearty and nutritious breakfast made with steel-cut oats, apples, dried fruit, and a touch of cinnamon—perfect for a warm and filling start to the day.
Equipment
- 3-quart slow cooker
- Small saucepan
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 5 cups water
- 1½ cups orange juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 apples peeled and chopped
- ½ cup dried fruit bits
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 cup granola
Instructions
- The night before, toast the oats over low heat in a small saucepan for 5–8 minutes, stirring frequently until they are lightly golden brown.
- Place the toasted oats in a 3-quart slow cooker.
- Add the water, orange juice, salt, cinnamon, apples, dried fruit, and brown sugar.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–9 hours.
- In the morning, stir in the half-and-half and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve the oatmeal topped with granola.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with additional fruit or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a fresh fruit juice like apple or orange juice, or enjoy with a hot cup of tea to enhance the oatmeal’s flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 55 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 163.17 mg | Sugar: 24 g