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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipe

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipe
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Enjoy a comforting and nutritious breakfast with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal recipe. Made with steel-cut oats and real pumpkin puree, it combines warm spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice for a flavorful start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings, the slow cooker does all the work overnight, giving you creamy, perfectly cooked oatmeal in the morning, topped with crunchy pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • cooking spray, butter or coconut oil (for coating the slow cooker)
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree

Flavorings

  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • chopped pecans
  • additional maple syrup
  • additional almond milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add 1 cup steel-cut oats, 2 ½ cups water, 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
  3. Set Cooking Time: Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. If your slow cooker is programmable, set it to cook on low for 7 hours and then switch to warm to keep it ready to eat.
  4. Stir and Serve: In the morning, stir the oatmeal well as the oats tend to settle at the bottom. Serve in bowls topped with chopped pecans, extra maple syrup, and a splash of almond milk to taste.
  5. Storage and Reheating: Allow any leftovers to cool, then store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding a little almond milk to loosen the oatmeal if needed.

Notes

  • Steel-cut oats give this oatmeal a chewy texture but you can substitute with rolled oats for a softer consistency; adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk to control the sweetness level.
  • Maple syrup can be adjusted or substituted with honey or agave nectar depending on preference and dietary needs.
  • For a vegan version, ensure your slow cooker coating and toppings are vegan-friendly.
  • To make this recipe diabetic-friendly, reduce the maple syrup amount or use a sugar substitute suitable for cooking.

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Keywords: slow cooker oatmeal, pumpkin pie oatmeal, steel-cut oats breakfast, healthy pumpkin recipe, make-ahead breakfast

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