Description
Indulge in a delicious and creamy breakfast with this Crock Pot Strawberry and Cream Oatmeal recipe. Perfect for a hassle-free morning, the slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy a warm and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the oatmeal:
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 4 cups milk (or a mix of milk and water)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
For serving:
- ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- Additional strawberries and cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oatmeal: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. Add oats, milk, strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until creamy.
- Finish: Before serving, stir in half-and-half or cream. Spoon into bowls and top with extra strawberries and cream.
Notes
- For added texture and nutrition, consider stirring in chia seeds or flaxseeds during the last 30 minutes.
- If using frozen strawberries, no need to thaw—simply add them directly to the slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
