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Crockpot oatmeal cooking in a slow cooker
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Homemade Crockpot Oatmeal

Creamy crockpot oatmeal made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked slowly for a smooth, comforting texture. This easy slow cooker method is ideal for make-ahead breakfasts and reheats well throughout the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 4 cups water or milk dairy or non-dairy
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional Add-Ins:
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup honey, or brown sugar
  • Fresh or dried fruit
  • Nuts or seeds

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Combine Ingredients
  4. Add oats, liquid, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to distribute evenly.
  5. Cook on LOW
  6. Rolled oats: 4–5 hours
  7. Steel-cut oats: 7–8 hours
  8. Do not use HIGH heat.
  9. Stir & Adjust
  10. Stir well before serving. Add warm milk or water if oatmeal is thick.
  11. Serve Warm
  12. Serve with fruit, nuts, or sweeteners.
  13. Storage & Safety
  14. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
  15. Store up to 5 days
  16. Reheat with extra liquid on stovetop or microwave
  17. Freeze up to 2 months in portioned containers
  18. Cooking Notes
  19. Rolled oats typically cook in 4–5 hours on LOW.
  20. Steel-cut oats typically cook in 7–8 hours on LOW.
  21. Do not use the HIGH setting, as it can cause sticking or uneven cooking.
  22. Cooking times may vary depending on slow cooker model and oat type.