Oatmeal Crock Pot Bake

One of the most frequent statements I get from clients and customers when discussing recipes and nutrition is that there aren't enough simple Crock Pot recipes. They're easier to prep, require no hands on cooking time, and they're almost always super flavorful. This recipe came into my food world because I was building a meal plan for a client with a full time job, two kids, and a household to keep running. She needed something time efficient, tasty, and easy to clean up. The bonus with this recipe, is that you not only get oats in your diet (a super food), but you can top it with whatever works in your diet (almonds, dark chocolate, fresh fruit, dried fruit, etc.). The apple simply melts into your oatmeal for a natural sweetness with your stevia, and the prep time is less than five minutes. Enjoy!

Oatmeal Crock Pot Bake

(4 Servings, 1 cup)

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free steel cut oats

2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

2 cups water

1 large honey crisp apple

4 packets Stevia

1 tbsp. Coconut oil

1 tbsp. Cinnamon

pinch of sea

Directions:

1. You may want to spray or coat the inside of your crock pot with oil or butter to avoid oatmeal from caking to the sides. I didn't do this step and didn't have any issues but every crock pot is different.
2. Measure and pour 2 cups of water and 2 cups of almond milk into the crock pot. Add 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil and stir.
3. Next, core and chop one large apple into small bite size chunks. I left my skin on but again this is optional.
4. Add chopped apple, a pinch of salt, gluten-free steel cut oats, honey, and cinnamon. Stir a few times.
5. Place lid securely on your crock pot and let your apple cinnamon oatmeal cook on low for 7-8 hours.