Crock Pot Oatmeal

Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. The slow cooker cooks the oatmeal with the best texture and amazing flavor. It is creamy, delicious and even better with chopped nuts and chocolate chips.

Using the slow cooker to make oatmeal has been a game changer for my family. Try these other crockpot breakfast recipes that are perfect for any occasion – CrockPot Breakfast Casserole Recipe, Easy Crockpot Breakfast Recipes and Birthday Breakfast Ideas.

Why This Recipe Works

Oatmeal is the best breakfast that keeps you full longer as it is packed with nutrients that everyone needs. Using the slow cooker to make oatmeal creates a creamy texture with the best flavor.

The slow cooker does all the work and I can even make overnight oats with this recipe.

Ingredients

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – Use type of oatmeal of your choice
• Milk – Use milk of your choice such as coconut milk, almond milk, and whole milk
• Ground Cinnamon – Pumpkin Pie Spice is a great variations
• Optional Toppings: Fresh Berries, Sliced Bananas, Chopped Nuts, or Additional Maple Syrup

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Additions

For even more flavor and nutrients add in these other ingredients. We recommend mixing in before cooking oatmeal.

• Flax Seed
• Protein Powder
• Chia Seeds

How to Make Crock Pot Oatmeal

• Step 1 – Spray the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Step 2 – Add the old-fashioned rolled oats, water, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

• Step 3 – Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or overnight, until the oats are tender and the desired consistency is reached.
• Step 4 – Once done, give the oatmeal a good stir to incorporate any liquid that may be on top.
• Step 5 – Serve the oatmeal hot, with your choice of optional toppings such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or additional maple syrup.

Expert Tips

• Creamy Oatmeal – For a creamier oatmeal, you can use all milk instead of a combination of water and milk.
• Thinner Oatmeal – If you prefer your oatmeal to have a thinner consistency, you can add an extra ½ to 1 cup of liquid to the crock pot before cooking.
• Slow Cooker Liner – For an easy clean-up line the slow cooker with a liner. We also recommend to spray the slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the oatmeal from sticking.

Serving Suggestions

Oatmeal is a great recipe to prepare for breakfast. It is even easier making in the crockpot. We love to serve with a side of Air Fryer Bacon, Fruit and Yogurt Parfait and Fruit Salad Recipe.

Slow cooker oatmeal recipe is even delicious served with your favorite toppings. I love to top mine with slice almonds, walnuts and raisins. It is even delicious with chopped pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and a drizzle of honey. You can even add a dollop of peanut butter for added flavor.