Crock Pot Samoa Steel Cut Oatmeal
Published 2/22/2017 • Updated 2/29/2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Use your slow cooker to make this decadent Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats! Steel-cut oats cook in creamy coconut milk with a delicious homemade date caramel and chocolate drizzle topping. It’s cozy warm breakfast perfect for busy weekday mornings.
These crockpot steel cut oats are a spin off of one of my favorite Girl Scout Cookies – Samoas! I was totally in GS in grade school, and I couldn’t get enough of the coconut, caramel, and chocolate flavors of a Samoa cookie. I channeled those flavors into this slow cooker oatmeal recipe, and OMG it’s so good!
Just toss all your oatmeal ingredients (except shredded coconut) into a crock pot and let it do its thing for a few hours while you sleep. Wake up to the delicious aroma of warm oatmeal and get ready to indulge in this yummy, high-fiber breakfast.
Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats – What You’ll Need
While we have a basic crock pot steel cut oats tutorial on the site, these are as spin off with a more in-depth flavor profile.
- Steel cut oats
- Maple syrup
- Coconut milk
- Shredded coconut
- Chocolate chips
- Date caramel
What is date caramel?
Combine water with dates in a food processor and blend until smooth to create a homemade date caramel that will take this steel cut oatmeal recipe to the next level!
Ingredient Swaps & Variations
There are a variety of ways you can customize this crock pot steel cut oatmeal recipe to be your ultimate breakfast fantasy. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Steel cut oatmeal: While we recommend using regular steel cut oats for this crock pot recipe, you can also use different types of oats like instant steel cut oats if necessary. Just note that you’ll need LESS liquid.
Coconut milk: If you aren’t a fan of coconut milk, you’re welcome to use almond milk or another non-dairy milk of your choice. Just make sure to use the same amount called for in the recipe.
Maple Syrup: Hot out of maple syrup? Brown sugar is a great option to use as a substitute sweetener for these slow cooker steel cut oats.
Delicious additions: Don’t be afraid to go wild with your favorite toppings! We’re big fans of peanut butter, fresh fruit, toasted almonds, or a drizzle of honey.
Stovetop Directions
Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat and then cover. Turn to low and let simmer for around 25-30 minutes or until thick and creamy.
Storing Your Crockpot Oatmeal
This crockpot steel cut oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it perfect for meal prep. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of milk or water to loosen it up.
You can also freeze this oatmeal in individual portions for easy grab-and-go breakfasts. Just make sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats
Let’s face it. Breakfast is the best when it’s paired with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate! These crockpot steel cut oats would pair perfectly with our Pumpkin Spice Dalgona Coffee,Coconut Hot Chocolate, Chai Tea Latte, or Easy London Fog Drink.
This Fruit Salad Recipe would also be a delicious and refreshing side dish to enjoy with your crock pot steel cut oats. And if you’d like to keep things classic, these Sunny Side Up Eggs and Air Fryer Bacon would make the perfect savory addition to your breakfast spread.
Crock-Pot Samoa Steel Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal
- 1.5 cups steel cut oats
- 15 oz. canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 5 cups unsweetened cartoned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
For the toppings
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup date caramel, 10 dates + 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients (except for shredded coconut) into a slow cooker and mix to combine. Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 6-8. Stir every once in a while.
- When oatmeal is to your preferred consistency, stir in shredded coconut.
- Place in a bowl and to top with melted chocolate and date caramel.* Option to serve with a splash of unsweetened coconut milk.
- Enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- This recipe was slightly adjusted to use regular steel cut oats and not quick-cooking steel cut oats on Feb 29, 2024.
- If you’ve never made homemade date caramel, now is the time! All you have to do is food process dates and a little bit of water. The softer the dates, the better! It tastes like caramel heaven, but it’s made with 100% natural sugars. WINNING.
- We love how these crockpot steel cut oats taste served with a splash of milk (or almond milk) on top. It makes it extra creamy and delicious!
- Toppings are not included in nutrition information.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Don’t forget to tag your posts on social media with the hashtag #fitfoodiefinds, we’d love to see what you’re up to!
Great recipe! I didn’t have cartoned coconut milk, so I subbed almond milk got that portion (I still had the canned coconut milk for that flavor). And I used regular steel cut oats (your note about adding extra liquid worked perfectly).
It isn’t as sweet as I thought it would be, in a good way. Definitely a great breakfast prep recipe!!!
So glad you loved it!
What coconut milk do you use in this recipe?
This sounds amazing! I’m way more into overnight oats these days… Any tips on how to convert this recipe? Specifically the canned vs carton coconut milk?
WOw, by far my fav desert recipe! I was browsing through out the i-net for something outstanding to prepare for tomorrow and this is it!
GAHHHH that oatmeal looks great. Samoa’s are by FAR my favorite girl scout cookie! I will have to try this soon. Thanks Lee!
Yes! I hope you love it!