Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal made with wholesome Steel Cut Oats. This easy slow cooker oatmeal recipe can be made hours ahead and enjoyed any time of day.
I’ve got another wonderful slow cooker recipe for you today. One that you can enjoy in every season…
Slow Cooker Oatmeal.
My family has been begging me to make oatmeal lately. And not just the quick instant packets, but “real oatmeal” as they call it. I don’t mind. Real steel cut oats are nutrient rich and a great way to fill your belly first thing in the morning.
The only problem is, steel cut oats take time to prepare… Time we don’t always have as we’re rushing everyone out the door.
Therefore, I’ve started making Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal with hearty steel cut (Irish) oats and light and tasty Silk Soymilk.
The kids wake up to a hot creamy crock of oatmeal they top with all their favorite add-ins, and I get to sleep a little longer.
Adding Silk Soymilk to the Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal not only makes the oatmeal extra rich and silky in texture. It also adds a hearty serving of plant-based protein that is low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol! Silk Soy Milk is non-GMO and has more protein per serving than any other non-dairy milk.
So anyone (even those on a dairy free or vegan diet) can enjoy a satisfying power-packed bowl of steaming goodness!
This easy Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal recipe is a fabulous pre or post workout meal. Loaded with fiber and plant-based protein from Silk Soymilk, it keeps you full without weighing you down.
I like to have a bowl about an hour before my workout so I have plenty of energy to push myself.
It’s also nice to have a post-workout bowl of oatmeal loaded with fresh berries, toasted nuts, and a sprinkling of coconut. It tastes like a treat, but doesn’t undo all your hard work!
You can make this Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal recipe with original or vanilla Silk Soymilk and it’s completely delicious. However, I like to make it with Silk Organic Unsweetened Soymilk, to lower the sugar and calories for me… Then let the kids add a little brown sugar or honey to the top if they want a touch of sweetness.
Doesn’t that look glorious?
Put your crock on at bedtime and this Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal will be ready and waiting for you first thing in the morning. Keep it on warm throughout the day for when the kids come home, or you are craving a snack. Oatmeal is a great anytime meal!
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Slow Cooker Overnight Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry steel cut oats aka Irish Oats
- 6 cups Silk Soymilk Original, Unsweetened, or Vanilla
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Spray the crock of a large 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Pour all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir.
- Cover the slow cooker and turn on low for 9-11 hours. Stir again and serve the oatmeal warm topped with your favorite oatmeal add-ins: berries, bananas, toasted nuts, coconut, dried fruit, honey, brown sugar, etc.
Nutrition
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This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Sounds really good but I am the only one eatting it. Is there a way to make a smaller recipe? I have a small crockpot. Thank you!
Hi Susan,
Our recipe form has a servings slider in it to adjust the measurements according to the size of recipe you would like to make. Hope this helps!
Awesome!! I used whole milk because that’s all I had at the time, but it was still great. I was wondering if you have ever frozen leftovers in individual portions? Thanks. Jen
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Hi. i have everything except soy milk. What could I use instead? Thanks.
Hi Jen,
You can use any kind of milk you like! Almond milk is a good option.
Made this for the first time and AMAZING! Any tips on how long to reheat in the microwave?
Hi Claire!
Scoop the oatmeal into bowls then microwave on high heat for 1 minute. Stir. Then if you find it needs a little longer, microwave in 30-second increments until hot.
Oh my goodness!!! This is the best slow cooker oatmeal recipe I have ever tried. I was skeptical about the amount of liquid, but it was perfect. I forgot this was even steel cut oats when it finished. It was creamy and smooth. I did two things different. I did not have cooking spray so I buttered the crock pot. And I didn’t have almond milk, but I had pea milk so I used that, still turned out perfect.
I see this makes 12 servings, but what is the serving size?
Hi Julie,
Each serving is about 3/4 cup. However, it varies with evaporation, depending on how tight your slow cooker lid is.
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Can you use a liner? A co-worker says she places a bowl inside the crockpot then fills the pot with water halfway up the bowl otherwise the oatmeal burns along the edges. Is that necessary?
Hi Ann,
I’ve never used a liner, so you definitely don’t need it. :)
I just want to make sure the ratio of fluid to oats is correct b/c it seems like there’s a lot more liquid vs oats compared to normal oat recipes. I use 6 C soymilk and 8 C water for 3 C oats? Thanks!
HI Miffin,
Yes, that is correct! The oats will absorb a lot of moisture overnight. :)
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Does Original Unsweetened Almond Milk work with this recipe?
Hi Jane! Yes, you can definitely use almond milk. :)
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For men do not use Soy Milk. Soy isn’t good for anyone really, but especially men. It raises estrogen levels. Switch out the Soy milk for Almond, or Coconut milk.
I would leap out of bed for this!
how nice to wake up to this!
What a perfectly beautiful bowl of oatmeal!
I LOVE the texture of steel-cut oats, but don’t love that it takes at least 30 minutes to get breakfast on the table. This slow-cooker version needs to happen, breakfast immediately upon waking up!
I love that this can be made overnight in a slow cooker – such a good idea!
I love a make ahead breakfast recipe—especially one that I can top with berries! Beautiful bowl of oats!
Wish I was eating this for breakfast right now, it looks so creamy and delicious!
So excited! Slow cooker oatmeal sounds like a dream!
I have always wanted to make overnight oats – I love how creamy these look!
Bring on the slow cooker!! Love the convenience & ease of these oats :)
Sign me up for this! I love adding Silk Soy to recipes like this because of the extra protein!
Perfect for breakfast! Looks delicious!
I love overnight oats! So easy!