Description
Hearty slow cooker peanut butter oatmeal delivers comfort in a bowl, blending creamy richness with wholesome warmth. Mornings become delightful when this satisfying breakfast greets hungry souls with its nutty, smooth embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 apples (Honeycrisp), diced
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Additional peanut butter
- Dried fruit
- Mixed nuts
Instructions
- Gather and combine steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, and peanut butter in the slow cooker, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Incorporate diced apples, brown sugar, and a delicate sprinkle of salt into the liquid base, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to gently simmer and meld together for approximately 7-8 hours, or select high temperature for a quicker 3.5-4 hour cooking cycle.
- Monitor the oatmeal’s consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the oats reach a tender, creamy texture that represents a perfect balance of moisture and thickness.
- Once cooking is complete, transfer the warm, aromatic oatmeal into serving bowls, creating a comforting breakfast presentation.
- Elevate the dish with personalized toppings such as additional swirls of peanut butter, a sprinkle of dried fruit, or a handful of crunchy mixed nuts to introduce contrasting textures and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap steel-cut oats with rolled oats for faster cooking, reducing preparation time by half.
- Use unsweetened almond milk to control sugar content, making the dish diabetic-friendly.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations.
- Enhance protein content by stirring in a scoop of protein powder during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg