Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

5 from 1 vote

The slow cooker steel cut oatmeal cooks overnight into a creamy and tender bowl. It is a simple, hands-off breakfast that is perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time8 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot steel cut oats, overnight steel cut oats, slow cooker oatmeal, slow ocoker steel cut oats

Servings: servings

Calories: 126kcal

Grease the slow cooker with oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Do NOT skip this step, or clean-up will be difficult.
Add 1 cup steel-cut oats, 4 cups milk*, and ½ teaspoon salt to slow cooker and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Add sweetener and flavors of choice for serving and enjoy!

This recipe can be made with water in place of milk. If you use water, add a tablespoon or 2 of butter to help add just a touch of creaminess.
You can choose any milk you prefer. I have made this with almond milk, cashew milk, 2% cows milk, and whole milk. All are delicious. Milk with fat will produce a creamier finished product.
The recipe was designed to add your favorite flavors. You can use your sweetener of choice and your flavor profile of choice. Try mixing in your favorite fruit, granola, nuts, or dried fruits. The possibilities are endless.
See above for some of my favorite flavor combinations.
Nutrition facts are based on the use of unsweetened almond milk without any additional flavoring or mix-ins.