Description

This Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal is a creamy, comforting breakfast perfect for busy mornings. Made with steel-cut oats, almond milk, and peanut butter, it slowly simmers to a rich, hearty texture. Diced apples and a touch of brown sugar add sweetness and depth, while optional toppings like dried fruit and mixed nuts provide extra flavor and crunch. Easy to prepare the night before, this wholesome oatmeal fuels your day with nutritious ingredients and satisfying taste.

Ingredients

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Oatmeal Base

1 cup steel-cut oats
1 ½ cups almond milk
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Add-ins

2 apples (e.g., Honeycrisp), diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings

Additional peanut butter
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, peanut butter, diced apples, brown sugar, and salt.
Combine Base Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, and peanut butter. Stir thoroughly until the peanut butter is completely mixed into the liquid, ensuring an even flavor and creamy consistency.
Add Apples and Sweetener: Mix in the diced apples, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to distribute all ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid, then set it to cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3.5 to 4 hours. Cook until the oats are tender and have reached a creamy, porridge-like texture.
Serve: Spoon the oatmeal into individual bowls. Enhance the dish with optional toppings such as extra peanut butter, dried fruits for natural sweetness, or mixed nuts for texture and added nutrition.

Notes

Steel-cut oats provide a chewy texture and nutty flavor; avoid instant oats for best results in slow cooking.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or omitting it for a less sweet version.
You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk or dairy milk depending on preference.
For extra creaminess, stir in an additional tablespoon of peanut butter just before serving.
Slow cooking times may vary depending on the slow cooker model; check oats at the minimum cook time and adjust as needed.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated with a splash of milk or water.