Description
This creamy slow cooker pumpkin steel cut oats recipe is a comforting and nutritious breakfast option perfect for chilly mornings. Using pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices, it delivers a cozy fall flavor with minimal hands-on time. The slow cooker gently cooks the steel cut oats to tender perfection, making it an effortless and delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup steel-cut oats (NOT quick cooking or rolled oats)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Sweetener and Flavorings
- 1/4 cup granular monk fruit sweetener
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Into your slow cooker, add the water, milk, oats, pumpkin puree, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat. Let the oats cook for 4 to 6 hours, or until they are tender but still retain some shape, resulting in a creamy texture without becoming mushy.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, serve the oats immediately while warm. Optionally, add your choice of toppings such as nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit. If not eating right away, store the oats in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to six days.
Notes
- Use steel-cut oats only—not quick or rolled oats—as they provide the perfect texture for slow cooking.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less monk fruit sweetener.
- Top with nuts, maple syrup, or fresh berries to customize your breakfast.
- Reheat leftovers gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen the oats if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
