Soaked overnight and then poured into the crockpot in the morning, this was the easiest breakfast we’ve had in a while. The kids were excited to try another variety of crockpot oatmeal.
It amuses me that my son who dislikes regular oatmeal likes this version so very much. Similar to our Banana Walnut Oatmeal, this is closer to a warm muesli cereal than a cooked oatmeal. Although, after soaking all night, this texture was softer than the original version.
These flavors were perfect together. The almond slivers and cranberries were a great combination. My three boys managed to eat every bite of this by themselves. I did steal a taste though and it was excellent. I’m already planning to make it again this weekend.
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Overnight Crock-Pot Cranberry Almond Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk plus ½ cup additional
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- Optional: 2 bananas sliced - add these to the cooked bowls of oatmeal right before serving
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except for the additional ½ cup milk, in a bowl and stir together. Soak overnight in the fridge. Pour into the crockpot in the morning and add an additional ½ cup of milk. (I added the milk, because it had absorbed all of the milk through the night. I did not want an oatmeal consistency, so I thinned it a bit with the milk.)
- Stir to combine and then cook on HIGH for 1 hour or on LOW for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until desired consistency. I cooked this on high for about an hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes. Soaking in the fridge overnight softens everything nicely, so it is basically just being warmed in the Crockpot. Top with sliced bananas right before serving.
- * I used a 2 quart crockpot for this recipe, but it would work fine in a larger one. Just watch the oatmeal and see if it is cooking more quickly than the recipe describes.
Jenn says
I've been wanting to make oatmeal in the crockpot for while, but was going to wait until it felt a little more like winter around here. It's hard to excited about such a warm and comforting breakfast when it's 100 degrees!! lol This may make me change my mind about that though 🙂
The Starving Student says
That is the best looking oatmeal I have ever seen! And believe me, I really dislike oatmeal!
Juliana says
Mary, your oatmeal looks delicious…such a hearty way to start the day.
Hope you are having a great day 🙂
Erin @ Cooking on Whim says
Never thought of oatmeal in a crock pot– but boy, do I love my crockpot!
The Blonde Duck says
This looks like such a treat for breakfast!
Pam says
That looks like a very tasty breakfast.
Velva says
This is a wonderful way to enjoy breakfast oatmeal. I Really like the idea of using the crockpot. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Velva
Becki's Whole Life says
I did a similar recipe with dried cherries and it was really yummy. We ate it all week, which was nice. I'm ready to start having oatmeal again for breakfast..yum!
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love oatmeal for breakfast. I bet I would love this combination, it sounds so tasty.
Heidilou says
Thanks so much! I’ve been looking for a rolled oat type recipe that doesn’t result In glue and this is it. I also have family members that like cold overnight oats, this recipe offers both: I just dish out cold and warm the rest. Only change I made is I used 1/2 cup of half and half at the end instead of milk, and 1 Tblspoon butter ( a little added richness).
Mary Younkin says
I’m thrilled that you love the recipe, Heidi!