Description
Start your day with a warm and hearty Cranberry Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal, perfectly combining old fashioned oats, tart dried cranberries, and fresh diced apples. This easy, comforting breakfast is slow-cooked to creamy perfection and can be made ahead for a hassle-free morning meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup Craisins® dried cranberries
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Grease a large (4-6 quart) slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Ingredients: Add water, old fashioned oats, dried cranberries, peeled and diced apples, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon directly into the slow cooker. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Cook Oatmeal: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 1 ½ hours, or alternatively set it to low for 3 hours. This slow cooking method allows the oats to absorb flavors fully and results in creamy texture.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, fluff the oatmeal gently with a spoon to break up any clumps and serve immediately. Optionally, add milk for creaminess if desired.
Notes
- This recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the tartness of dried cranberries, and fresh apples for a flavorful, nutritious breakfast.
- Cooks in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it the night before and wake up to a hot breakfast.
- Can be served with additional milk or your favorite nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
