Overnight Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal in a Slow Cooker (Mama Bear Oatmeal)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides sweetness at a lower cost.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: frozen fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit is often less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

Peel, core, and cut the apples into half-inch pieces.

Coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.

Add all of the ingredients into the slow cooker: apples, steel-cut oats, ground flaxseed, raisins, maple syrup, fat-free milk, walnuts, and cinnamon.

Cook on low for about seven hours.

Once done, spoon the oatmeal into bowls and add optional toppings like raisins and walnuts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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