Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal: An easy breakfast recipe that’s perfect for a crowd or for a weekend family breakfast!
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
I’m not sure if there’s anything better than smelling the sweet, comforting smell of “fall spice” cooking in the kitchen.
And whether or not you’re looking for a warm, comforting 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.
Slow Cooker Oatmeal – Apples
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… and you have an oatmeal recipe that your family and guests will love!
Slow Cooker Oatmeal – Perfect for Brunch
Although slow cooker oatmeal is wonderful for an easy weekend breakfast with family… it doubles as the perfect breakfast dish if you’re hosting or need a dish to take to brunch!
Think: 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?
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 full recipe ingredients and instructions, you’ll find the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. However, I’d love to walk you through the step-by-step process with images so you can grab more helpful tips along the way!
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- 3 large apples (diced)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 cups milk
- 2 tsp maple extract
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
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!
First, coat your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the oatmeal from sticking.
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.
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 then enjoy!
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 large apples diced
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 cups milk
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp 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!
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More Breakfast Recipes
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
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