The BEST Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Oatmeal
This warm and cozy Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal tastes like apple pie in a bowl! It’s an easy, hands-off breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep — made with wholesome steel-cut oats, fresh apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon for a comforting and healthy start to your day.
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Equipment
- Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- measuring cups and spoons
- mixing spoon
- knife and peeler
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 2 cups Fuji apples peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop 2–3 Fuji apples into about 2 cups of 1-inch pieces.
- Spray your slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the steel-cut oats, apples, water, almond milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt to the slow cooker. Stir until combined.
- Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or on LOW for 7–8 hours. The oatmeal will thicken as it cools.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as extra maple syrup, almond milk, peanut butter, nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes.
Notes
Tips:
• This recipe makes creamy oatmeal — if you prefer thicker oats, use about 3½ cups liquid per cup of oats.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.
• To reheat, add a little milk or water and warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• Try topping with almond butter, toasted nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra flavor.
• This recipe makes creamy oatmeal — if you prefer thicker oats, use about 3½ cups liquid per cup of oats.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.
• To reheat, add a little milk or water and warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
• Try topping with almond butter, toasted nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra flavor.