In need of a make ahead oatmeal recipe? Try this Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oatmeal. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, cook on low for 2 hours and you have breakfast prepped and ready for the whole week!

Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oats

 This week I have been all about getting back on the meal prep wagon. I find when life gets a little busy (a.k.a the Holidays) I get lazy and don’t do such a great job of preparing meals for the week, I am sure you can relate. What I find helpful is spending 1-hour a week planning meals, this includes breakfast lunch and dinner.  Once I know what we are going to eat I look through my pantry and fridge to figure out what ingredients I have and what things I need to buy. (I also often plan what I am making based on what food items I already have in the fridge, freezer and panty. I hate wasting food and buying something I already have!) Planning ahead not only save me time, trips to the grocery and money! Oh bonus I often feel less stressed and get to spend more time with my family!

Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oats

One meal I prep for myself each week is a big pot of steel cut oats. I typically will throw it together on Sunday night and store it in the fridge to eat for breakfast during the week. I usually will add in whatever fruit I have in the fridge along with milk and water and some spices. This week I had a bunch of apples and cranberries left over from the holidays. I love this recipe because all you have to do is throw in all the ingredients, set the slow cooker to low for 2-3 hours (or until all the liquid is absorbed) and breakfast is prepped and ready for the week.Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Steel Cut Oatmeal

  • steel cut oats (can also use old fashioned oats, use 2 cups instead of 1 cup)
  • milk
  • apple cider (can omit and use another cup of water or milk instead)
  • apples
  • cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • cinnamon
  • chia seeds (optional)

How Kids Can Help Make Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Steel Cut Oatmeal

  • measure out oats, milk, apple cider, water, cranberries, cinnamon and chia seeds and add to slow cooker
  • wash and dice apples and add to slow cooker
  • mix all ingredients together
  • set slow cooker to low for 2 hours.

Once the oatmeal cooked and cooled slightly store in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to eat, portion into a bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. If too thick add some water or milk to thin it out. I like mine topped with siggi’s vanilla yogurt and nuts or nut butter for added protein. 

Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Steel Cut Oatmeal

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 cup milk (of choice)
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 medium apples (diced)
  • 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker. Mix to combine. Set to low for 2 hours and let cook.

 

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