Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Oatmeal is a comforting breakfast featuring steel cut oats, milk, bananas, and spices, cooked on low for 7-8 hours. It serves 6-8, making it a perfect, warm start to the day.
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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Oatmeal Recipe:
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and minimal effort, this recipe is a breeze to prepare.
- Comforting: Nothing beats waking up to the warm, comforting aroma of freshly cooked oatmeal.
- Versatile: Customize your oatmeal with a variety of toppings like nuts, fruits, or chocolate chips to suit your taste.
❓ What Is Pioneer Woman Crockpot Oatmeal Recipe?
Pioneer Woman Crockpot Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast dish made by combining steel cut oats, water, milk, mashed bananas, flaxseed meal, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a slow cooker.
🥛 Pioneer Woman Crockpot Oatmeal Ingredients
- 1.5 cups steel cut oats do not substitute quick cooking, instant, or rolled oats, gluten free if needed
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk any kind you like (I used skim)
- 2 large mashed ripe bananas plus additional banana slices for serving
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal*
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg it’s an amazing flavor upgrade to grate your own nutmeg. I use this zester to do it.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
🥣 How To Make Pioneer Woman Crockpot Oatmeal
- Put these in your slow cooker, steel cut oats, water, milk, mashed bananas, flaxseed meal, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix them.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours (overnight) or on high for 4 hours. The oats should be soft but still have some texture.
- Take off the cover and stir everything together well.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey if desired.
- Experiment with different types of milk for varied flavors and textures.
- Grate fresh nutmeg for a delightful flavor upgrade.
🍪 What To Serve With Crockpot Oatmeal?
Serve crockpot oatmeal with Fruit Salad, Grape Salad, Peach Jam, Muscadine Jelly, Apple Jelly, Pear Preserves, Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam, Blackberry Freezer Jam, Toffee, and Monster Cookies.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Crockpot Oatmeal?
- In the fridge: Store leftover crockpot oatmeal in a sealed container for 4-5 days.
- In the freezer: Store leftovers crockpot oatmeal in a freezer-safe bags for 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Crockpot Oatmeal?
- In the microwave: You can reheat leftovers crockpot oatmeal for 30 seconds with a little water.
- On the stove: Transfer oatmeal to a saucepan, add a splash of milk or water, and heat for 7 minutes over medium-low, stirring occasionally.
FAQ’S:
Can I Use Any Type Of Milk?
Yes, you can use any type of milk you prefer, whether it’s skim, whole, almond, soy, or any other variety.
How Do I Prevent The Crockpot Oatmeal From Sticking To The Slow Cooker?
To prevent sticking, lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the ingredients.
Is It Necessary To Mash The Bananas?
Mashing the bananas helps distribute their flavor evenly throughout the oatmeal, but you can leave them in slices if desired.
How Can I Make This Crockpot Oatmeal Creamier?
For a creamier texture, consider stirring in a splash of cream or coconut milk towards the end of cooking to add richness and smoothness.
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Pioneer Woman Crockpot Oatmeal Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 190kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Potassium: 28mg
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 1g
- Calcium: 139mg
- Iron: 2mg
Pioneer Woman Crockpot Oatmeal
Description
Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Oatmeal is a comforting breakfast featuring steel cut oats, milk, bananas, and spices, cooked on low for 7-8 hours. It serves 6-8, making it a perfect, warm start to the day.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put these in your slow cooker, steel cut oats, water, milk, mashed bananas, flaxseed meal, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix them.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours (overnight) or on high for 4 hours. The oats should be soft but still have some texture.
- Take off the cover and stir everything together well.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and flavor.
Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey if desired.
Experiment with different types of milk for varied flavors and textures.
Grate fresh nutmeg for a delightful flavor upgrade.