Hostess At Heart

Sharing life one recipe at a time

  • Home
  • About
    • About Hostess At Heart
    • Work With Me
    • Disclaimers and Privacy Policy
    • ACCESSIBILITY
  • Recipes
  • Resources and Reviews
    • Resources
    • Product/Company Reviews
    • Restaurant Reviews
  • Contact me

Home » Recipes » Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats

Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats

October 12, 2017 Updated: May 26, 2020 By Julie Menghini 38 Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Two photo collage for Pinterest of Side view of a bowl of Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats sitting on a wooden cutting board. The bowl is sprinkled with nuts and raw apples. A spoon and raw apples sit next to the bowl and another bowl sits in the background. The title "Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats" separate the two photos.

Waking up to a warm breakfast that smells like apple pie is a great way to start your day. Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats is delicious, healthy, and will keep you satisfied until lunch.

Side view of a bowl of Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats sitting on a wooden cutting board. The bowl is sprinkled with nuts and raw apples. A spoon sits next to the bowl and another bowl sits in the background.

Even though I can eat Spiced Apple Steel Cut oats all year long, When it starts getting cooler I start substituting my usual warm-weather breakfast of yogurt with granola for oatmeal.

I just love the stuff whether it’s traditional oats or steel cut oats. I have recipes for stovetop, baking and in the crockpot. Such as this Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats.

Side view of a bowl of Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats sitting on a wooden cutting board. The bowl is sprinkled with nuts and raw apples. A spoon sits next to the bowl and another bowl and a pitcher of milk sits in the background.

One of the things that I like about oatmeal is that it leaves you satisfied until lunch.

My grandmother used to say “that’s because it sticks to your ribs” meaning that it’s filling. I love combining grains, fruits, and nuts with my oatmeal, and I don’t think I’ve ever had a combination that I don’t like.

Close-up view of a bowl of Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats sitting on a wooden cutting board. The bowl is sprinkled with nuts and raw apples.

With the weather getting cooler, I naturally start craving apples, specifically, apple pie. I knew that if I made a pie that I would do my darndest to finish it off in as short amount of time possible.

To squelch some of these cravings, I decided that I’d put some oatmeal in the crockpot with some fresh apples and apple pie spices.

Side angle of two bowls of steel cut oats topped with cooked cinnamon apples and nuts. Two spoons sit next to the dishes and a milk pitcher sits in the back.

There’s nothing like getting up to the smell of apple pie. Another glorious benefit is that it makes 8 servings so I have enough for almost two weeks.

It freezes wonderfully so I just take a couple of containers out of the freezer and put them in the refrigerator for the morning.

A couple of minutes in the microwave with some almond milk and I have a delicious breakfast that’s a great way to start my day.

Don’t have time to make it now? Pin it for later!

Side angle photo of steel cut oatmeal topped with cooked apples, nuts and cinnamon.
Print
5 from 8 votes

Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats

Waking up to a warm breakfast that smells like apple pie is a great way to start your day. Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats is delicious, healthy, and will keep you satisfied until lunch.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Servings 8 servings
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk I use almond milk
  • 2 cups steel cut oats
  • 1 apple cored and diced into large pieces
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt pinch

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use a liner.
  • Add all ingredients and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours or until oats are tender.
  • Top with additional almond milk, raisins, walnuts or toppings of your choice.
  • Store leftovers in individual servings size for convenience. 

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.7mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
Tried this recipe? That’s awesome!Mention @hostessatheart or tag #hostessatheart!

Here are just a few other oatmeal recipes. Didn’t I tell you I loved the stuff?

Crockpot Steel Cut Oats & Bulgur recipe

Side view of a bowl of Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats sitting on a wooden cutting board. The bowl is sprinkled with nuts and raw apples.

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

Angle view of a white bowl of Cinnamon-Apple Baked Oatmeal.

Chai-Spiced Steel Cut Oats

Chai-Spiced Steel Cut Oats - HostessAtHeart

Pin it now!

Two photo collage for Pinterest of Side view of a bowl of Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats sitting on a wooden cutting board. The bowl is sprinkled with nuts and raw apples. A spoon and raw apples sit next to the bowl and another bowl sits in the background. The title \"Crockpot Spiced Apple Steel Cut Oats\" separate the two photos.

Breakfast· Recipes

« Overnight Sourdough Bread Recipe – Perfect for Beginners
Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe with Easy Pumpkin Faces »

Comments

  1. Bobbie says

    March 8, 2019 at 8:08 am

    What is a serving size for the crockpot oatmeal? You only say 8 serving. Is it 1 cup or 1/2 cup?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      March 8, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you for bringing that to my attention, Bobbie! It a 1 cup serving. Each cup of uncooked steel-cut oats makes about 4 cups cooked.

      Reply
  2. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    October 20, 2017 at 11:03 am

    This is a perfect breakfast recipe, Julie. As a passionate lover of oats, this is my new favorite breakfast! Can I use coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 23, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Hi Agness! It would be amazing with Coconut milk. You could even just use water but it wouldn’t be as creamy.

      Reply
  3. Christie says

    October 17, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Steel cut oats are my favorite breakfast! So nutty, hearty, and delicious.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Mine too, Christie! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

    October 17, 2017 at 12:47 am

    Apple spiced oats sound so wonderful right now… And I love the fact that you can freeze them for quick breakfasts in the morning!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you Michele! I love making it ahead and then I can enjoy it all week long. It’s like money in the bank LOL!

      Reply
  5. Madi says

    October 16, 2017 at 10:37 am

    Slow cooker oatmeal is one of my favorites! I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you, Madi! Mine too!

      Reply
  6. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says

    October 16, 2017 at 10:09 am

    This would be a great breakfast to wake up to! I do like oatmeal and even better if it tastes like apple pie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! I love the stuff and it’s so good for you too.

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    October 16, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Hi Julie, thank you for this one. I must admit that I was completely lazy and didn’t want to take my slow cooker down from the very top shelf last night. I have recently had surgery and am not supposed to lift anything. I heated the water on the stove and added the steel cut oats, spices, and apple; simmered them all for 10 minutes and then turned off the heat and covered the pot with the lid. This morning I added the almond milk and reheated perfect cooked oatmeal. I did add some stevia as the almond milk was unsweetened.

    Now I have a healthy breakfast for the rest of the week.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you, Liz! I hope that you are taking care of yourself and are on the mend. I love your method for when I forget to start it the night before, and almond milk with a little brown sugar splenda is how I like mine too.

      Reply
  8. Michaela Kenkel says

    October 15, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    I can’t imagine a better way to enjoy breakfast on a crisp fall morning!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you, Michaela! I love breakfasts like this.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer A Stewart says

    October 15, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I never thought about using my crock pot for breakfast until I make grits (or polenta) overnight with some chicken stock and extra butter. I was so happy to come downstairs and already have a hot breakfast ready to go! I can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 18, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you Jennifer! It is so good and a great way to start my day!

      Reply
  10. Debra C. says

    October 15, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    This would be perfect when there is company. An easy make-ahead that everyone will enjoy – YUM!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 15, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you, Debra! I’m selfish and just kish it up into single servings for ME LOL!

      Reply
      • Debra C. says

        October 15, 2017 at 8:47 pm

        I like the way you think! 🙂

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          October 18, 2017 at 3:37 pm

          Thank you Debra!

          Reply
  11. Angela says

    October 15, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    I need to try these! It sounds so extra easy with the slow cooker and the flavors are just perfect! A very Fall inspired morning treat for sure!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 15, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      I think it would be perfect for you and your healthy lifestyle Angela!

      Reply
  12. m,ichele says

    October 15, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    We have a USC morning football game coming up. Im thinking this in the crockpot will be a great filling breakfast while tailgating!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 15, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      I never thought of a tailgating breakfast, Michele! I love the way you roll!

      Reply
  13. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    October 14, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    It is definitely the perfect time of year for a warm, yummy bowl of oatmeal like this! I love that it’s made in the crockpot, too!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 14, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you, Ashlyn!

      Reply
  14. Debi at Life Currents says

    October 14, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    I could totally go for this healthy and delicious hot breakfast. I love oatmeal! Yum!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 14, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you, Debi especially since it’s getting colder.

      Reply
  15. Debbie Spivey says

    October 13, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Ok Julie, I trust you. I will have to give this a shot. Similar recipes have failed me in the past…

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 14, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      Thanks, Debbie! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:22 am

    Mmmmmm! This sounds so yummy, Julie! I just printed your recipe and added steel cut oats to my shopping list. Thank you for sharing healthy recipes with us. Wishing you happy Autumn days! ♡

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Thank you, Dawn! I just love this stuff. Believe it or not it fills me up and but helps keep the weight off.

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    October 13, 2017 at 7:15 am

    I was actually looking for some new ways to incorporate more steel cut oats into my diet. This one looks a-ma-zing!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Thank you Ana! I’ve been thinking of you a lot. I’ll drop you an email and we can chat!

      Reply
  18. Loretta says

    October 12, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I can only imagine the aromas wafting through the house and your bedroom beckoning you to come on down :)) Gorgeous. Will def have to try this someday as we are forever eating oatmeal for breakfast with nuts and dried fruit. If I didn’t have my chilli in the crock pot right now getting ready for our friends annual chilli cook off on Saturday, I’d be trying this out for tomorrow.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:20 am

      Thank you, Loretta! I just love your cook-offs, and I know the chili one would be my very favorite. I eat oatmeal a lot. I find that it not only fills me up that I don’t have as many cravings throughout the day. It’s a power food in my weight arsenal.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




ABOUT HOSTESS AT HEART

A photo of Hostess At Heart.

Thank you for visiting! I'm Julie and I believe cooking doesn't have to be hard it just has to taste good. Let me show you how to keep it simple and make it fun. Read More....

Looking for something?

Search by Category

Let’s keep in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Popular Posts

Close top view of pear pie filling
Close up of a Swedish Apple Pie slice on red plate
Two jars of Peach Sauce with spoons
Muffin sitting in a muffin paper on a wooden butter paddle
This is a beautifully slice sourdough loaf that shows the tender crumb and crusty exterior.
Top angle photo of a chocolate cake trifle showing several layers of cake, pudding, whipped cream and cookie crumbs in a tall trifle bowl.

Let’s stay in touch!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

LEGAL – PRIVACY POLICY

ACCESSIBILITY 

CONTACT

COPYRIGHT © 2014 - 2020 HOSTESSATHEART.COM

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy