Overnight Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

Wake up to warm, creamy steel cut oats cooked overnight! A wholesome and customizable breakfast that's ready when you are.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time8 15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy, Healthy, Vegan

Servings: 4 servings

1.5 cups steel cut oats (do not substitute with quick cooking, instant, or rolled oats)
4 cups water
2 cups milk (any kind you like; I used skim)
2 large ripe bananas (mashed; plus additional banana slices for serving)
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg (grate your own for an amazing flavor upgrade)
0.25 teaspoons kosher salt

Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Measure out the steel cut oats, water, milk, mashed bananas, flaxseed meal, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In your slow cooker, add 1.5 cups of steel cut oats, 4 cups of water, 2 cups of milk, 2 mashed bananas, 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed meal, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the oats to cook overnight, approximately 7 to 8 hours.
In the morning, stir the oats to combine and serve hot. Top your bowl with additional banana slices and your favorite mix-ins like chopped walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips, maple syrup, or peanut butter.

Always use steel cut oats; other types of oats will result in a mushy texture.
For an extra creamy texture, increase the milk by 1 cup.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, reduce the water by 1 cup.
Tweaking the spices can create a different flavor profile; try adding a pinch of cardamom for a unique twist.