Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

Recipe by Kirsten Kubert of Comfortably Domestic

Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 6-8 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/4 cups steel-cut oats
2 cups 2 % milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 cups water
2 cups tart apple, peeled and grated
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Wake up to the comforting aroma of cinnamon and apples with this easy, make-ahead breakfast. These slow-cooked steel-cut oats are creamy, hearty, and naturally sweetened with apples and a hint of spice. Perfect for busy mornings, this cozy dish will keep you fueled and satisfied until lunch. Just set it up the night before and enjoy a warm, wholesome breakfast that is ready when you are.

Photography by Elle Penner of Two Spoons Studio

Instructions

Lightly butter the crock of a 3- to 4-cup slow cooker. Pour the steel cut oats, milk, half and half, and water into the buttered crock. Give it all a quick stir before adding the grated apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Gently stir everything in the crock together to distribute the ingredients. Cover the crock and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
Stir the oats well before serving. Serve with additional milk or a splash of cream.