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Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal is a creamy and comforting breakfast made with steel-cut oats, peanut butter, and almond milk. Slow-cooked to perfection, the oats absorb the rich flavors and develop a hearty texture. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings like dried fruit, nuts, banana slices, or a dollop of jelly, this recipe offers a warm, nutritious start to your day without any fuss.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Oatmeal Base

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 4 cups milk of choice (almond milk recommended)
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings

  • Peanut butter
  • Dried fruit
  • Mixed nuts
  • Sliced banana
  • Dollop of jelly

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the steel-cut oats, milk, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the peanut butter starts to integrate with the liquids.
  2. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 3½ hours. This slow cooking process allows the oats to absorb the peanut butter flavor deeply and results in a creamy texture.
  3. Stir and Blend: Once cooked, stir the oatmeal thoroughly to ensure the peanut butter is well combined with all ingredients, creating a uniform creamy consistency.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Scoop the oatmeal into bowls and top with your choice of optional toppings such as extra peanut butter, dried fruit, mixed nuts, sliced banana, or a dollop of jelly to add texture and flavor contrast.

Notes

  • Use almond milk or any plant-based milk to keep this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
  • Adjust brown sugar quantity to your desired sweetness or substitute with a natural sweetener like maple syrup.
  • Steel-cut oats take longer to cook than rolled oats, which is why a slow cooker is ideal for this method.
  • If you prefer a thicker oatmeal, reduce the milk slightly or cook longer.
  • Be sure to stir the mixture before serving to mix in any settled peanut butter coating.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 3½ hours on high
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

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