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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

    By: Jessica · Posted: Aug 17, 2022 · Updated: Apr 29, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    5 from 14 votes
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    Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: An easy breakfast recipe that’s perfect for a crowd or for a comforting breakfast!

    With a prep time of only 5 minutes, this oatmeal recipe is made with little effort and ready to cook for 4 hours, and is deliciously warm and comforting, making it one of our favorite breakfasts and one of our favorite slow cooker recipes.

    Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

     

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    I’m not sure if there’s anything better than smelling the sweet, comforting smell of “fall spice” cooking in the kitchen. The smell of a fresh baked apple pie in the fall is something that makes me feel all warm and cozy inside… (especially when this cinnamon coffee cake is baking) but now this crockpot apple cinnamon oatmeal is right there with it!

    And whether or not you’re looking for a warm and healthy breakfast idea to feed a crowd or if you’re looking for (one of our favorites) a recipe to have “breakfast” for “dinner” you’re going to LOVE this incredibly easy slow cooker oatmeal recipe.

    If you have an air fryer, consider making cinnamon rolls (canned or homemade or this cinnamon roll casserole to serve alongside this oatmeal for the ultimate cinnamon treat!

    Apples aren’t just for breakfast. I’ve figured out a way to make baked beans a really fun side dish by adding in apple pie filling.

    Apple Oatmeal with Fall Ingredients

    I’ll never forget the first time I decided to make a big batch of oatmeal for our family and some guests that were staying with us.

    I wanted to kick plain ole oatmeal up a notch, so I looked around my kitchen and saw a few apples sitting on my counter, and I knew right then and there that it had to be oatmeal with apples.

    Combine the apples with fall spices like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, brown sugar, and even some maple extract… with fresh apples, and you have a slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe with the heavenly aromas, that will give you all the fall feels.

    Crockpot Oatmeal

    Although slow cooker oatmeal is wonderful for an easy weekend breakfast with family, busy mornings… and it doubles as the perfect breakfast dish if you’re hosting or need a dish to take to brunch!

    Think: A delicious recipe for potlucks, Thanksgiving and Christmas morning celebrations, office parties, and more!

    What kind of oats to use for slow cooker oatmeal?

    For this recipe you’ll use old-fashioned rolled oats.

    Can you use quick oats or instant oats?

    I wouldn’t use quick oats due to the fact that they’re thinner and will cook fast.

    How to Cook Oatmeal in the Crock-Pot

    For the printable recipe, you can see the recipe card toward the bottom of this post!

    Ingredients for Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

    • 3 large apples (diced) – the kind of apple is up to you but we prefer red apples over green apples
    • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats or steel-cut oats
    • 4 cups milk
    • 2 teaspoon maple extract
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    Ingredients for slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal
    1. First, coat your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the oatmeal from sticking.
    2. Next, in your slow cooker, place your apples on the bottom and then pour your rolled oats on top in an even layer, followed by your brown sugar.
    Oats, apples, and brown sugar in crockpot
    1. In your four cups of milk, mix in your maple extract and spices.
    milk and spices for slow cooker oatmeal
    1. Stir until mixed thoroughly and then pour evenly over your ingredients that are already in your slow cooker.
    Pour milk and spice mixture in slow cooker
    1. Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4 hours.
    Cover and cook on low for oatmeal
    1. Once it is finished cooking, give it a good stir and then enjoy!
    Cooked apple cinnamon oatmeal

    Substitutions and Variations

    What if you’re missing some of the spices? Although this recipe will be SUPERB with all of the ingredients it calls for, still give it a chance if you’re lacking the maple extract, pumpkin pie spice, and/or nutmeg. It will still be delicious even with some or even just the brown sugar and cinnamon!

    Love some extra sweetness? Add a drizzle of maple syrup on top!

    Milk: If you prefer to use a different type of milk, something such as unsweetened almond milk will work too!

    Quick Tip

    If you need to keep the crock pot oatmeal warm, you can keep it on the warm setting. But do know that sometimes this can thicken the oatmeal and make it less creamy. So you can add a splash of milk to thin it out, as it sits, if desired.

    Storage

    If you have leftover oatmeal, allow it to cool and store in an airtight container, and place it in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Simply reheat the portion you need, the next day for a quick breakfast, in the microwave or place back in the slow cooker and add a little milk to thin it out as desired.

    More breakfast recipes you’ll love

    If you love easy breakfast recipes as much as I do, then you’ll love these:

    • Sausage Breakfast Casserole
    • Cinnamon Roll Casserole
    • The BEST Homemade Pancakes
    • French Toast Bake
    • Brioche French Toast
    Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Did you make this? I’d be so grateful if you left a “star” rating below to let me know what you thought! Then, the next time you need a quick and easy recipe, come back to Fantabulosity to browse all of my easy recipes!

    Recipe

    apple cinnamon oatmeal in a small white bowl with apple pieces on top

    Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Jessica Burgess
    Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: An easy breakfast recipe that's perfect for a crowd or for a weekend family breakfast!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 311 kcal

    Equipment

    • slow cooker

    Ingredients

    • 3 large apples diced
    • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
    • 4 cups milk
    • 2 teaspoon maple extract
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    Instructions
     

    • Coat your slow in cooking spray to prevent the oatmeal from sticking
    • In your slow cooker, place your apples on the bottom and then pour the rolled oats on top in an even layer, followed by brown sugar.
    • In your four cups of milk, mix in your maple extract and spices. Stir until mixed thoroughly and then pour evenly over your ingredients that are already in your slow cooker.
    • Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4 hours.
    • Once it is finished cooking, give it a good stir and enjoy!

    Notes

    What if you’re missing some of the spices? Although this recipe will be SUPERB with all of the ingredients it calls for, still give it a shot if you’re lacking the maple extract, pumpkin pie spice, and/or nutmeg. It will still be delicious even with some or even just the brown sugar and cinnamon!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords apples, breakfast, brunch recipe, brunch recipes easy, cinnamon, easy, easy breakfast ideas, easy breakfast recipe, oatmeal, slow cooker
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    1. Shannon says

      October 12, 2023 at 6:33 am

      Can I make this on low for 8 hours overnight?

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      • Jessica says

        October 20, 2023 at 11:16 am

        Hi Shannon! I haven’t tried that yet, so I hate to say that you can. Although it’s worth a try… but I’d be cautious of a slow cooker cooking super fast, or hotter than some, and it really drying out the oatmeal. So it may be worth trying to cook it on low for 8 hours during the day, to test it first.

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    2. Debbie says

      March 24, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious that everytime my boyfriend comes over to my house, he has me make this so he can take home with him. So incredibly good!

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      • Jessica says

        March 24, 2022 at 11:54 pm

        Hi Debbie! That’s so fun! I’m so glad that he likes it and that you think so too, thank you!

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        • Debbie says

          April 07, 2022 at 10:53 am

          We both enjoy it! And it makes the entire house smell so good! Fuji apples really are great in this recipe.

          Reply

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