Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe
This Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal is a comforting and delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for busy mornings. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats, sweetened with pure maple syrup and brown sugar, and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, it cooks low and slow to develop a creamy texture without needing constant attention. Customize with your favorite toppings such as fresh bananas, nuts, or dried fruit for a wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Oatmeal Base
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 cups milk (or milk alternative, such as almond milk)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruit
- Extra drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the oats, milk, water, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, ideal for overnight cooking, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir occasionally if possible to prevent the oats from sticking to the sides.
- Serve: Once cooked to a creamy consistency, scoop the oatmeal into bowls. Add your favorite toppings such as sliced bananas, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker liner to simplify cleanup as oatmeal can stick to the pot.
- Don’t skip the vanilla extract—it enhances the flavor significantly.
- For even creamier oatmeal, substitute half of the water with extra milk.
- For added texture and flavor, stir in raisins or chopped apples at the beginning.
- Try different milk alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Swap the sweeteners for honey or coconut sugar if preferred.
- Add protein by mixing in peanut butter or protein powder after cooking.
- Create seasonal variations by adding nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
- Pre-mix dry ingredients the night before for quicker morning preparation.
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