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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (507g)

Recipe makes 3 servings

Calories 270
Calories from Fat 101 (37%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 11.3g 17%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 27%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg 6%
Sodium 450mg 18%
Potassium 225mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 34.5g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 8.9g 17%

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Steel Cut Oatmeal for the Crock Pot

Recipe #101101 | 6¼ hours | 5 min prep | add private note

By: papergoddess
Oct 1, 2004

I love the texture of steel cut oats. You can make this the night before and breakfast is ready in the morning. I like fruit additions, but my kids do not, so I've listed them as optional. Also, it may sound like a lot of water, but trust me, I've experimented.

SERVES 3 -4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel cut oats (DO NOT substitute old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats)
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, prunes, apricots, dates) (optional)

Serve with

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all ingredients in a 2 quart slow cooker. (If you want to make a smaller amount please use a smaller crock pot or crockette. This won't work in a 6 quart cooker).
  2. 2
    Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours.
  3. 3
    It might form a "crust" around the outside. Just scrape it down with a spoon and stir.

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From: cookingfor6

On Oct 30, 2009

Re: Chef #1230701's review on April 8th, 2009, perhaps your crock pot runs excessively hot which will no doubt give you an undesirable product. I have made this recipe multiple times since discovering this and also shared it with a number of friends who have made it with INCREDIBLE results, as did I. I feel the time is very forgiving as it has cooked anywhere from 5 hours to 8 hrs. with excellent results. I have added some chopped pecans, a few packets of Splenda, a few shakes of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla prior to cooking--wonderful. Have also tried it with craisins, Splenda, and a splash of vanilla, again, prior to cooking. The craisins kept their shape and did not disintegrate. The oats are not mushy and gooey like regular oatmeal. They even reheat well in the microwave. I don't think you will be disappointed with this recipe.

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  • From: Chef #1230701

    On Apr 8, 2009

    The only redeeming quality of this oatmeal is that you don't have to stand and stir. Otherwise, it's not worth making. If you really like the texture of properly cooked steel-cut oats this recipe will only disappoint you. It is mushy and flaccid, not chewy. If you put the fruit in at the beginning it disintegrates into the oatmeal. I'd much rather take the time in the morning to make proper steel-cut oats on the stovetop - or cook them the night before and warm them in the microwave. I won't ever be making this again. Yuck.

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  • From: Donut Chef

    On Jan 25, 2007

    We have another way of cooking steel cut oats. Bring 3 cups water, 1/4-1/2 tsp. salt and 1 cup steel cut oats to a boil. Cover the pan and remove from heat. In the morning, put what you'll eat into a microwaveable bowl and warm it up. Serve with honey or brown sugar. I also like it cold with yogurt and fruit. You can store the leftovers in the fridge. You can also cook cracked wheat like this. Fast and easy; we've been eating it for years, thanks to a recipe from Lehi Roller Mills.

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    From: PaulaG

    On Aug 4, 2005

    I loved this! Got up and breakfast was ready. I cut the recipe down to serve 2 and cooked it in my crockette. Right before serving, I stired in 1/4 cup of powdered milk, covered and allowed it to stand for a few minutes. I will be using this again and again.

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