Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Lately, we have been rediscovering steel cut oats. They are delicious and far more nutritious than old fashioned or quick cooking oatmeal. Here is a recipe that I have been making lately in our trusted slow cooker. The best part: it is ready to eat right when you wake up!

Serves 6

2 cups steel cut oats (look for GF, if need be)

4 cups of water

4 tablespoons brown sugar

2 small apples, peeled, cored and chopped (I like red varieties)

1 cup raisins or dried cranberries

2 tablespoons of butter or margarine, chopped into small pieces

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low setting for 8 hours. If desired, serve with steamed milk of choice (soy, rice, cow's milk, coconut milk, etc.).

Unused portions can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container up to 3 days.

Enjoy!