Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal

A thick, creamy, and perfectly-spiced hot breakfast could not be easier than this Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal! Crafted by coffeecupsandcrayons.com, let's dive in!

Prep Time

00:00

Cooking Time

4+ Hours

Serves

4

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked steel cut oats (don’t use quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats because they will get too mushy)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 8 cups water
  • ¼ cup molasses, plus more for serving
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, chopped toasted pecans, dried cranberries, raisins, Greek yogurt

Instructions:

  • Spray the inside of a 5.7L slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, chopped toasted pecans, dried cranberries, raisins, Greek yogurt
  • Dessert
  • American
  • Slow Cooker