Fruit & Nut Steel Cut Oats
by Mountain PathSlow cooked oatmeal is the original comforting stick-to-your ribs breakfast. Use any combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and feel free to skip the milk (just stir in some extra water after the oats are cooked).
Category
Breakfast
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Slow cooked oatmeal is the original comforting stick-to-your ribs breakfast. Use any combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and feel free to skip the milk (just stir in some extra water after the oats are cooked).
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds , or chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
COMBINE oats with salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in slow cooker insert. Stir in water. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.Kitchen note: Our slow cooker recipes are developed with a 7L slow cooker.
STIR in milk, sugar, dates and cranberries. Scoop into bowls and sprinkle with seeds or
Note: Our slow cooker recipes are developed with a 7L slow cooker.
Recipe Note
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 483, Protein 14 g, Carbohydrates 88 g, Fat 11 g, Fibre 9 g, Sodium 423 mg. Excellent source of Iron