Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is warm, delicious, and nutritious. With a touch of cinnamon and a slightly chewy texture, it’s the perfect comfort food for the cooler winter months.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 35

Servings:

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Christine

Ingredients

1 ½ cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons flax seeds ground
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups almond milk
2 cups water
1 medium apple peel and shredded
¼ cup maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Add rolled oats, ground flax seed, chia seeds and cinnamon to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Add almond milk and water. Stir to combine.
Add shredded apple and mix well.
Cook on low for 1 ½ hours or until the oatmeal looks thick but still has a fair amount of liquid in it. Stir occasionally during cooking. Makes 8 servings, ½ cup each.

Notes

Make sure to stir the oats occasionally while they are cooking. This will prevent the oats from sticking to the side of the slow cooker.

Do not overcook the oatmeal. If you overcook the oatmeal it will congeal together. Cook until the oatmeal looks thick but still has a fair amount of liquid in it. If you are unsure, do a taste test and turn off the slow cooker when the oatmeal is at your desired consistency.

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can simply eat the oatmeal straight from the fridge or you can give it a quick warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal freezes well. I recommend dividing the oatmeal into portion sizes before freezing so you can pull out one serving at a time. A muffin pan works well for this. Simply divide the oatmeal into the muffin pan according to your desired serving sizes. Place the muffin pan in the freezer. Once the oatmeal is frozen, remove portions from muffin pan and place in a freezer safe container or bag. Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.

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