Crock Pot Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
The soluble fiber in crock pot oatmeal actually reduces your cholesterol - and it will keep you full all morning. I guarantee this simple vegetarian recipe will make the best oatmeal you have ever eaten.
Prep time: 5 min; Total time: 6-9 hours
Required ingredients:
- 1 c. steel cut (Irish) oats
- 4 c. water
- 1 c. skim milk, soy milk, rice milk, or almond milk
Optional toppings:
- Dried cranberries
- Dried figs
- Raisins
- Fresh or dried bluberries
- Maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Coconut milk
- Banana
- Strawberries
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Ground flax
- Wheat Germ
In a slow cooker, combine all required ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 6 to 9 hours.
Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. Then your oatmeal will be finished by morning.
Tips
Add toppings right before you eat the oatmeal.
If you like to add salt to your oatmeal, do NOT add it until you are ready to eat. Otherwise your oatmeal will not cook right.
Oatmeal aficionados will say this simple vegetarian recipe tastes better if you toast your oats for about 5-8 minutes in the oven or on the stove at a low temperature before adding them to the crock pot.
Feel free to mix in other grains such as barley or cracked wheat - just adjust the amount of water accordingly. Barley and cracked wheat take 1 cup water for 1/2 cup of grains. Oatmeal takes 1 cup water for 1/4 cup of grains.
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