Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal With All The Toppings
Recipe: #24995
October 06, 2016
Categories: Breakfast, Oats, 5-Minute Prep, One-Pot Meal Brunch, Slow Cooker, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Milk, Butter/Margarine, Kosher Dairy, more
"Two things I love about this recipe. First, this is great to make ahead; portion it up - refrigerate or freeze. Then, it takes no time to reheat and add some toppings for a quick breakfast on the go. Second, great for company. If you have guests coming; make this the night before - and, prepare your toppings. Then, in the am, set out everything; and, you have a 'Self Serve Oatmeal Bar.' Adults and kids love it; and, it's easy too. Prep time includes time to prepare your toppings."
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (288.4 g)
- Calories 243.7
- Total Fat - 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.4 g
- Cholesterol - 22.5 mg
- Sodium - 432.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.1 g
- Sugars - 19 g
- Protein - 4.1 g
- Calcium - 58.2 mg
- Iron - 2.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 0 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Oatmeal ... Add the oats, water, milk, butter, and salt to the crockpot; and, mix to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. My larger crockpot took 6 1/2-7 hours. Once the oatmeal is done, add the vanilla; and, stir to combine. Also, if it seems a bit dry, you can add a bit more water.
Step 2
This can be made during the day; to make and pack up for your weekday breakfasts - or, make over night for guests the next morning.
Step 3
Toppings ... Obviously, you can set out anything you like. The fresh fruit of course should be prepared right before serving. Otherwise; everything can be prepped ahead of time - which is great for over night guests. I like to set out a full bar with a variety of toppings; then, let everyone help themselves.
Step 4
Serve and ENJOY! ... For a quick breakfast ... simply reheat a bowl in the microwave for a quick easy to go breakfast; and, you can also keep some of the toppings in small ziploc bags or containers in the pantry too. Simply add your favorite toppings; and, it is breakfast on the go.
Step 5
My Favorites: Blueberries or raspberries, brown sugar, nuts, and a little heavy cream. My best friend - maple syrup, walnuts, and dried cherries; and her kids - peanut butter, chocolate chips and bananas, and nutella and apples. So as you can see ... be creative and have fun with it.
Tips
No special items needed.