Spiced Apple Oatmeal

These easy, apple-y oats give your family a warm and cozy breakfast no matter how busy you are.

Spiced Apple Oatmeal

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4-1/2 hours.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2 cups steel-cut oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup refrigerated vanilla dairy creamer
  • Optional: Chopped pecans and additional milk

Instructions

  • 1. Mix first 8 ingredients. Place apples in a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Top with brown sugar mixture, then with oats.
  • 2. Whisk together eggs, water, milk and creamer; pour over oats. Cook, covered, on low until oats are tender, 4-1/2 to 5 hours. If desired, serve with pecans and additional milk.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.