My kids and I are completely hooked on crockpot oatmeal. I’ve been making variations on this at least once or twice a month for the past few years. We love Slow Cooker Oatmeal with Berries, Bananas, and Pecans , Slow Cooker Cranberry Almond Oatmeal and so many other oatmeal recipes. You may have gathered as much based on the number of oatmeal recipes here on the website.
This almond raisin oatmeal might just be our current favorite of the bunch.
How to Make Crockpot Oatmeal
Making slow-cooked oatmeal is as easy as mixing everything in your CrockPot and pressing “start.” Pour milk over a mix of oatmeal, almonds, raisins and brown sugar with just a touch of cinnamon. After an hour on high or two hours on low, the oatmeal is ready to serve.
CrockPot Oatmeal Recipes
Oatmeal in the slow cooker is simple enough to make any day of the week, but it is also lovely on slow weekend mornings when you have time to mix everything together when you get out of bed. You can sip your coffee and read the paper while a delicious pot of oatmeal cooks. Did I mention how heavenly this oatmeal smells while it’s cooking? That little pinch of cinnamon you throw in with the oats goes a long way. If you like this crockpot oatmeal, you’ll also enjoy my classic Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and this Slow Cooked Banana Walnut Oatmeal. Along with the sweet and nutty flavor, what I love most about this oatmeal is the texture. If your kids turn their noses up at most oatmeal because of the mushy texture, give this crockpot oatmeal a try. While still soft, this warm cereal has a bit of texture to it, similar to muesli or soft-baked granola. This is actually oatmeal that I crave. I can hardly believe that I wrote that. Don’t miss the rest of our Oatmeal Recipes here!
Oatmeal for Toddlers
This is a terrific oatmeal recipe for toddlers who are ready to explore different flavors and textures. Whether you serve it to a child or an adult, a slow cooker oatmeal is always a hit. I’ve always enjoyed oatmeal, but I rarely crave it. This recipe makes me grin every single time that I make it. There has never been a single bite leftover. My kids would eat multiple bowls of this crockpot oatmeal if I let them! For something a little different than the norm (but equally as tasty), check out Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal with Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Slow Cooker Almond Raisin Oatmeal
Slow cookers or crockpots are an appliance of which I have more than one. If you are an avid slow cooker user like I am, you might understand the need for more than one. So, let’s talk about my favorites: First up is this 6-quart slow cooker that has a locking lid. These crockpots are fantastic for transporting foods. Mine has gone everywhere from church potlucks to barbecues, game nights to Thanksgiving dinner. However, fair warning, these slow cookers run crazy hot. Low is closer to a boil than a simmer, the warm setting actually simmers. So trust me when I say HIGH is high. My everyday slow cooker is this 8-quart Crockpot. It’s my go-to appliance for cooking large roasts and big batches of chili. Fun fact: did you know that a full 4-quart cooker, actually cooks more slowly than a half-full 8-quart cooker? For just cooking a few pounds of chicken to shred for enchiladas or other smaller recipes, this 3-quart version is perfect. Thanksgiving has become a breeze since I have mastered how to hold all of the side dishes using these medium-sized round slow cookers. If you aren’t a fan of the idea of keeping more than one slow cooker in the house, these CrockPockets are a game-changer when it comes to preparing and holding multiple dishes at the same time. They slide into a standard 6-quart crockpot, dividing it into two sections that are perfect for serving different side dishes or keeping taco fillings warm for parties. {originally published 10/30/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 1/6/20}
