Slow -Cook * Apple Cinnamon Steel Oats

Saturday is my day to share breakfast recipes or slow cooked recipes. Today is my version of a slow cooked  apple oatmeal cereal. Perfect for these chill  Fall mornings – Lisa 

 

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
• 1-1/2 cups  milk (or substitute non-diary alternative like almond milk)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup or other desired sweetener)
• 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary).

Optimal toppings : : chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter