Description
A comforting and nutritious slow cooker recipe for creamy peanut butter oatmeal made with steel-cut oats, almond milk, and fresh apples. This easy overnight dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and protein, ideal for a hearty breakfast with customizable toppings like dried fruit and mixed nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Add-ins
- 2 apples (e.g., Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Additional peanut butter
- Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients including steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, peanut butter, apples, brown sugar, and salt to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, and peanut butter. Stir thoroughly until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is even.
- Add Apples and Sweetener: Mix in the diced apples, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt to enhance the oatmeal’s flavor and texture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours for a creamy, tender consistency, or on high for 3.5 to 4 hours if pressed for time.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked oatmeal into bowls and top with optional garnishes such as additional peanut butter, dried fruit, or mixed nuts for extra texture, flavor, and nutrition.
Notes
- Use steel-cut oats for the best texture and slow cooking compatibility.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar or skipping it entirely for a less sweet option.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk as preferred.
- Adding toppings like nuts and dried fruit not only enhances flavor but also adds healthy fats and fiber.
- If cooking on high heat, stir the oatmeal occasionally to prevent sticking to the slow cooker.
