Description

This Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal is a creamy, hearty breakfast perfect for busy mornings. Combining steel-cut oats with almond milk and peanut butter, it’s slowly cooked to tender perfection accompanied by sweet apples and a touch of brown sugar. Optional toppings like dried fruit and mixed nuts add delightful texture and flavor, making it a nourishing, comforting start to your day.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 cup steel-cut oats
1 ½ cups almond milk
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Add-ins

2 apples (e.g., Honeycrisp), diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings

Additional peanut butter
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, including steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, peanut butter, diced apples, brown sugar, and salt. Make sure the apples are diced into small pieces for even cooking.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, and peanut butter into the slow cooker. Stir well until the peanut butter is fully blended and incorporated with the liquids and oats.
Add Apples and Sweetener: Stir in the diced apples, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt to the oat mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
Cook the Oatmeal: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 3.5 to 4 hours. Cook until the oats are tender and creamy, checking for desired consistency towards the end of the cooking time.
Serve: Spoon the oatmeal into serving bowls. Top each bowl with optional garnishes such as extra peanut butter, dried fruit like raisins or cranberries, and mixed nuts for added texture and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting breakfast.

Notes

Use steel-cut oats for a chewy, hearty texture that holds up well in slow cooking.
If you prefer a thinner oatmeal, add a bit more almond milk or water during cooking.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or omitting it for a less sweet version.
You can substitute almond milk with other plant-based or dairy milks based on preference or dietary needs.
Ensure slow cooker lid fits properly to maintain moisture and consistent cooking temperature.
Leftover oatmeal can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.