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Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal With All The Toppings

Here's how you make Overnight Crock Pot Oatmeal With All The Toppings
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 5-10m
  • Cook: 6-8h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 320 grams steel cut oats (do not use old fashioned or quick cooking, 2 cups)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 7 cups water
  • FOR TOPPINGS (any or all)
  • Dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, mango, cherries, blueberries, etc)
  • Fresh fruit (bananas, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, apples, pears, etc)
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds)
  • Mixed granola
  • Toasted coconut
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Brown sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Peanut butter
  • Hazelnut spread (Nutella)
  • Heavy cream
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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