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Apple Oatmeal (Crock-Pot)

I liked this as a change from regular oatmeal - and it is ready when you wake up! Although the original recipe uses wheat berries, I used oat bran with great results. Recipe source: The Healthy Slow Cooker

4.0 · 4 reviewsRecipe card by ellie_Editorial by recipesvibrant · Updated October 13, 2026
Low ProteinVeganLow CholesterolHealthy
Apple Oatmeal (Crock-Pot)

Total time

490 min

Servings

6

Calories

219.2

Category

Breakfast

Start your morning with the comforting aroma of slow-cooked cinnamon and apples. This Crock-Pot apple oatmeal is the ultimate vegan breakfast, perfect for meal prepping a healthy, low-cholesterol start to your day. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker before bed and wake up to a warm, nutrient-dense bowl of hearty steel-cut oats.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

  • 1 1/2 steel cut oats
  • 1/2 apples
  • 2 cinnamon
  • 1/2 vanilla
  • 1/2 water
  • 3 1/2 cranberry juice
  • 1 walnuts
  • wheat germ

Method

  1. In a slow cooker, combine oats, wheat berries, apples, cinnamon and vanilla.

  2. Stir in water and juice.

  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or overnight.

  4. Stir well.

  5. Top with walnuts and/or wheatgerm or your favorite toppings.

Cook's notes

  • Use steel-cut oats for the best texture; they hold up beautifully over the long cooking time without becoming mushy.
  • Spray your slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup effortless.
  • If you prefer a thicker oatmeal, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow excess moisture to evaporate.

Easy swaps

  • Substitute apples with pears or diced peaches for a seasonal twist.
  • Swap the maple syrup for agave nectar or coconut sugar depending on your preference.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans at the end for an extra crunch and healthy fats.

Frequently asked

Can I use rolled oats instead of steel-cut?

Rolled oats cook much faster and may turn to mush in a 7-8 hour slow cooker cycle. If you only have rolled oats, reduce the cooking time to 2-3 hours on low.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, provided you ensure your oats are certified gluten-free, as oats are often processed in facilities that handle wheat.

Will the milk curdle in the slow cooker?

Using plant-based milks like almond, soy, or oat milk generally works very well in the slow cooker and is less likely to curdle than dairy milk.

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