Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal

Wake up to the comforting aroma of **Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal**, a no-fuss breakfast that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines hearty steel-cut oats, creamy milk, and warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla, all gently simmered overnight to create a perfectly creamy and flavorful oatmeal. With just 5 minutes of prep, this hands-off dish makes mornings effortless and satisfying. Customize it with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey, for a personal touch. Ideal for busy mornings or meal prepping, this **overnight oatmeal recipe** is a healthy, time-saving breakfast option the whole family will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:485 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Steel-cut oats
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Milk (any type)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Grease the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Add the steel-cut oats, water, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 3

If adding optional ingredients like chopped nuts or dried fruit, stir them in now or reserve them for topping later.

Step 4

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours (overnight).

Step 5

In the morning, stir the oatmeal to combine any separated liquid and adjust the consistency with additional milk if desired.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract right before serving to enhance the flavor.

Step 7

Serve hot, topped with your favorite mix-ins like fresh fruit, nuts, honey, or maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1438.3 grams (1438.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1151

Total Fat 49.90g	64%
Saturated Fat 10.10g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 718mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 141.60g	51%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 19.20g
Protein 39.40g	79%

Vitamin D 124IU	620%
Calcium 499mg	38%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 716mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 48.3%