Crockpot Oatmeal

I've been hearing a lot about steel cut oats since joining Weight Watchers about a year and a half ago. I finally made my own in the crockpot overnight. This was my favorite recipe I found online and it is really good! I left out the bananas and walnuts and used craisins instead of the raisins listed. It cooked last night for about 7 1/2 hours and it was perfectly done. Absolutely delicious! It makes a lot and I will try to half the recipe next time I make it. I might try a hot water bath in the crockpot next time as well. Delicious and totally recommended!

Crockpot Oatmeal Recipe

• 2 cups steel cut oats (not instant or rolled oats)
• 6-8 cups water, depending on how long the oatmeal will cook
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sliced bananas
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. If you're planning to cook the oatmeal 8 hours or longer, use 8 cups of water. If you want to cook it less than 8 hours, use 6 cups of water. Put first seven ingredients (through raisins) in slow cooker and cook on low. Just before serving, Stir in bananas and walnuts. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired.

Serves 8.

Per serving: 256 calories, 6 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 49 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein, 1% Vitamin A, 6% Vitamin C, 5% calcium, 8% iron

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