Maple Cinnamon Crockpot Steel Cut Oats
Published 12/16/2018 • Updated 11/13/2019
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How to Make Steel Cut Oats in the Crockpot
If you’re wondering how to make crockpot steel cut oats, it’s EASY! Like, really easy.Step 1: Spray Crockpot
Give your crockpot a nice spray down (or rub down) with nonstick cooking spray! This will prevent any major stickage. You can also use coconut oil or pretty much any kind of oil for this step if you don’t have cooking spray.Step 2: Add In Ingredients
You read that correctly. Step 2 is simple…add ALL ingredients into your slow cooker and mix. In addition to steel cut oats and almond milk, this recipe calls for vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and maple syrup. It’s what gives this crockpot steel cut oatmeal its delicious flavor.Step 3: Cook
Turn your slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours OR low and cook for 8 hours. If possible, I highly recommend giving your steel cut oatmeal a stir every once in a while to prevent sticking. If you’re cooking overnight, don’t fret! You should be fine.More Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipes
- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
- Crock Pot Samoa Steel Cut Oats
- Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
- Slow Cooker Creamy Steel Cut Oats
- Pumpkin Pie Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Crock-Pot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups steel cut oats
- 6 cups plain, unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 whole vanilla bean, the paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- First, spray a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cover and turn slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours OR turn to low and cook for 8 hours.
- If possible, periodically stir steel cut oats every once in a while to prevent sticking.
- Once your oatmeal is done cooking, stir with a wooden spoon for 90 seconds to 2 minutes or until it’s become thick and well-combined.
- Serve with your favorite fruit and nut butter.
Tips & Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition
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Really good. I didn’t have the vanilla paste. Used vanilla unsweetened almond milk 3c and 3 c plain. Added 1/2 cup no sugar maple syrup, cinnamon and two apples. Will be making this again. Thanks.
Has anyone tried making this in an instant pot on the pressure cooking setting?
I make this regularly in my Instant Pot on the Slow Cooker, low setting for 8 hours. It is nice to wake up to a warm breakfast.
Ahhh I love the slow cooker so much. So glad this is a favorite of yours!
I absolutely love this recipe. I did not make the whole batch and I made enough for one person on the stove. Didn’t have Vanilla Bean but vanilla extract worked just fine. I recommend once you combined all the liquids and spices together give that a little taste to make sure it is to your liking before cooking.
Glad you loved these flavors!
Is it possible to replace some of liquid with apple sauce?
I don’t see why not!
Can you use oatmilk instead?
Yes! Any kind of milk works!
Can I make this with rolled oats and will it have the same result? Thanks 🙂
Hey Ali! I would not sub rolled oats as the liquid ratio will change dramatically!