Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
Try this Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 159.200207553055 g
- Cholesterol 139.50937507982 mg
- Fat 50.8379637779921 g
- Fiber 12.8778002281189 g
- Protein 17.1744012632633 g
- Saturated Fat 30.9443350169436 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1925g)
- Sodium 502.600000309404 mg
- Sugar 146.322407324936 g
- Trans Fat 4.58217675257018 g
- Calories 1115 calories
Step-by-step
- Core peel and chop the apples.
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Put all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours.
Adapting for Dairy-Free and Vegan Diets
The standard combination of whole milk and butter yields a rich porridge, but alternative ingredients perform predictably in long-cooking appliance environments. Substitute full-fat canned coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk for the dairy liquid at a direct one-to-one ratio without altering the cooking duration. Replace dairy butter with refined coconut oil or a neutral vegetable oil to maintain the necessary fat content that prevents the grain from sticking to the ceramic insert during the seven-hour low-heat cycle.
Grain Integrity and Liquid Ratios
Steel cut oats differ significantly from rolled varieties because their dense, minimally processed endosperm requires a precise ratio of liquid to soften adequately without turning gummy. Combining two cups of milk with four cups of water provides the exact moisture volume needed for one and one-half cups of dry groats. Cooking on the low setting for seven hours allows the starches to gelatinize slowly, producing a chewy texture rather than a pasty mash.
Managing Leftovers
Refrigerate any remaining portions in an airtight container within two hours of completion for up to four days. Slow-cooked grains absorb additional moisture as they sit, so stir two tablespoons of water into individual portions before reheating them on medium power in the microwave for ninety seconds.
