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Almond Breeze Slow Cooker Vanilla Spiced Oatmeal

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vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeI am not much of a breakfast eater. I really wish that I were, but I struggle to find things that are quick, healthy, and filling. But if I am being completely honest, the problem is that I am incredibly lazy first thing in the morning. I just cannot muster the energy to actually make something that is little more grabbing a handful of dry cereal as I am cleaning up my kid’s breakfast dishes. Sad, but true. But recently, I have begun training for a half marathon, and I need to be more thoughtful about what I put into my body and think of food as fuel.

By starting this hearty oatmeal the night before, all I have to do is put some oatmeal into a bowl. Even I can handle that in the morning. When I wake up, my house is perfumed with vanilla and spice. It is a very nice way to start the day. I like to add fresh berries and some almond slices for a little crunch. I do not drink milk, so I use almond milk, but you could add a drizzle of cream if you like.

If I were having house guests or having a brunch, I think that this would be a great thing to serve. You could get the oatmeal started the night before and set up bowls of toppings. Berries, nuts, dried fruits, maple syrup, honey, chocolate chips, coconut, anything you like would be delicious on top of this oatmeal. In the morning, you will have steaming hot oatmeal and all you have to do is grab your toppings and wait for the coffee to brew.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipe

cooking spray
1 cup steel cut oats
1 vanilla bean, split and seeded
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1 to 2 cups Almond Breeze almond milk (any flavor is fine, but I like the vanilla Almondmilk Coconutmilk)
raspberries
blueberries
blackberries

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeSpray the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add oats, brown sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeAdd 3 1/2 cups water.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeCook on LOW for 8 hours.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeAfter 8 hours, add 1 cup almond milk to thin out the oatmeal. Add more to get the consistency that you like. If you enjoy runnier oatmeal add more almond milk.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeSpoon oatmeal into a bowl.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeAdd raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Sprinkle with almond flakes and additional brown sugar if desired. I like to add an extra splash of almond milk before I serve it.

vanilla spiced oatmeal recipeServe with a steaming cup of coffee and enjoy the rest of your day. This recipe is adapted from Pure Vanilla (which happens to be a great cookbook and one worth having if you love vanilla like I do).

Overnight Slow Cooker Oatmeal

bakedbree
Start your overnight slow cooker oatmeal the night before and wake up to a house perfumed with vanilla and spice.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 8 hours
Total Time 5 minutes
Course breakfast and brunch
Cuisine American
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1 vanilla bean split and seeded
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom
  • 1 to 2 cups almond milk
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • blackberries

Instructions
 

  • Spray the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add oats, brown sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  • Add 3 1/2 cups water.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • After 8 hours, add 1 cup almond milk to thin out the oatmeal. Add more if you enjoy a runnier oatmeal.
  • Spoon oatmeal into a bowl. Add raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Sprinkle with almond flakes and additional brown sugar if desired. I like to add an extra splash of almond milk before I serve it.

Notes

The morning of, add any toppings you like and enjoy your hearty, healthy breakfast in minutes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 17mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
Keyword oatmeal, overnight oats, overnight slow cooker oatmeal, slow cooker oatmeal
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Disclosure: I am being paid by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze for this post. I am compensated for my time, however all opinions expressed are my own.

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Recipe Rating




Susan

Friday 8th of April 2022

Can you double this recipe for additional servings?

Melissa Platt

Friday 5th of April 2019

Where can i buy a small crock pot from? So i can make this oatmeal

bakedbree

Saturday 6th of April 2019

Amazon is where I would get it from.

Stephanie

Saturday 15th of November 2014

uhm, how many calories total because the page before this says 650...:()

bakedbree

Saturday 15th of November 2014

I have no idea. I don't add nutritional information.

Mommy from Scratch

Thursday 18th of April 2013

This is absolutely delicious! I made this exactly the way your instructions say, only added zest of 1 orange in addition. This is delicious!!! Thank you for this recipe.

bakedbree

Monday 22nd of April 2013

I am so glad, I made this over the weekend and it was a big hit. Love the addition of the orange zest.

Sam

Thursday 21st of March 2013

How many servings will this make?

bakedbree

Sunday 31st of March 2013

4-6.