Description
This Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal recipe offers a warm, creamy, and nutritious breakfast that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy mornings. Made with steel-cut oats cooked overnight with natural peanut butter, maple syrup, and warming spices, it’s a hearty and wholesome start to your day. Customize it with your favorite toppings like bananas, nuts, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 4 cups water or milk (or a mix)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped peanuts
- Chocolate chips
- Chia seeds
- Extra peanut butter for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent the oatmeal from sticking during cooking.
- Add ingredients: Combine steel-cut oats, water or milk, natural peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in the slow cooker. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Cook the oatmeal: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The oats should become soft and creamy and absorb the flavors during this time.
- Finish and serve: Once the oatmeal is cooked, stir it thoroughly before serving to mix in any settled ingredients. Add your favorite toppings such as sliced bananas, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, chia seeds, or an extra drizzle of peanut butter.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for overnight cooking on low, providing a ready-to-eat breakfast upon waking.
- For a different nutty flavor, substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter.
- Use non-dairy milk and maple syrup to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Make sure to grease the slow cooker well to avoid sticking and aid easy cleanup.
