Cook ahead day- Oatmeal in the crockpot

We eat Steel Cut oats, also known as Irish Oats.  They aren't as processed as quick oats or instant oatmeal, so it takes longer for your body to digest them, keeping you fuller, longer.

I cook a batch of Steel Cut oats each week, package them up and freeze them.  Mr. Coupondiva has it every morning for breakfast at the office. It's super easy!!

 



Ingredients:

• 1 cup steel cut oats (DO NOT USE old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats)


• 4 ½ cups water


• 1 tsp. of each: vanilla extract, honey and cinnamon (all optional)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker/CrockPot.  I also use a crockpot liner to minimize the mess.


2. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.


3. Add toppings of your choice and serve!

We like dried fruit, cut up apples, brown sugar, and/or cinnamon on our oatmeal.

This is a great breakfast.  It's Vegan and most Steel Cut Oats are Gluten Free (make sure to check the label!).