Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal
This slow cooker sweet potato oatmeal has everything you need to kickstart your day! Packed with cozy fall spices and a touch of sweetness, this feel-good breakfast practically makes itself. Just toss everything in before bed, and wake up to the creamiest slow cooker steel cut oatmeal ever!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes about 3 cups diced
- 1 cup steel cut oats 160 g
- ¼ cup maple syrup 60 mL
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp each ground cloves and nutmeg
- 3 cups water 700 mL
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans (or other nuts), brown sugar (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Cook: Peel and chop 2 medium sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Add them to your slow cooker, along with all remaining ingredients.Slow cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours*, until oats are tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mash: Using a potato masher or a fork, roughly mash up the sweet potato pieces.
- Serve warm, topped with chopped nuts and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
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Notes
*If cooking for the full 8 hours, I'd advise checking on it around 6 hours to ensure it has enough liquid. If your slow cooker has an auto-off or auto-warm function, set it for 6 hours to prevent scalding.
To cook this on the stove, add everything to a large pot, cover it, and let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the oats are cooked and the sweet potato is tender.
For an extra creamy texture, add a splash of milk (regular or dairy-free) before serving or increase the water content slightly during cooking.
Add toppings (like nuts and fresh fruit) after cooking to keep them crunchy and fresh, but you can add dried fruits beforehand to soften them up.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. When reheating, give the oats a good stir and add a splash of water (or milk) to get that creamy consistency back!
Freezer Storage: You can also portion out the oatmeal into freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 15.2g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
