Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked steel cut oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.
- To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.
- Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.
- Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4 pts per 3/4 cup serving.
apples, nonfat milk, water, oats, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, ground flax seeds, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-apple-cinnamon-steel-cut-oatmeal-473440 (may not work)