Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

bowl of steel cut oats next to slow cooker

4.5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats make for an easy, filling, and delicious make-ahead breakfast. Learn to cook steel cut oats in the slow cooker for meal prep this week.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time2 hrs 35 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $1

Ingredients

2 cup steel cut oats
3/4 tsp salt
6 cup water
toppings for hot cereal such as brown sugar, maple syrup, nuts, cream, etc

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Instructions

Place the oats and salt in the crock of a 6-qt slow cooker. Add the water and stir.
Cover and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours on HIGH, until water is absorbed and oats are cooked.
Serve hot with toppings.
To make ahead: divide the oatmeal into individual servings. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, chill and freeze for longer storage. Microwave to reheat.

Notes

Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1/6 the recipe.

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