Steel cut oats cook overnight with pumpkin, maple syrup and spices to create a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that will be waiting for you in the morning.
Slowly but surely, we are finally getting our back-to-school groove on. How are you doing? One thing that has really helped the early morning rush is having a healthy breakfast ready to go either in the freezer, refrigerator or simmering away in the slow cooker.
As the temps start to drop, I love sending my kids off to school with a warm, cozy bowl of steel cut oats (the oats of my childhood!) Inspired by my love of fall, this pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is made with whole milk, steel cut oats, flax seed meal, maple syrup, pure pumpkin and spices.
To serve, top with your favorite chopped nuts, a sprinkling of brown sugar or any other toppings of your dreams. We love chia seeds, diced walnuts and extra nutmeg in our house. What are your favorite ingredients to stir into oatmeal or top before serving? I’d love to hear from you.
Your spoon is waiting.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill steel cut oats
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup pure pumpkin
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup flax seed meal
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- chopped nuts, fruit, maple syrup optional garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in slow cooker and stir until well combined.
- Cook overnight on Low for 8 hours.
- In the morning, stir oatmeal with a fork to loosen the steel cut oats and make sure everything is fully incorporated.
- Serve warm with chopped nuts, fruit or additional maple syrup if you wish.
Nutrition
Disclosure: I am honored to be in a long term partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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Debbie
Hi Liz!
I don’t have a slow cooker. How can I make this on the stove? It sounds just so yummy!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes absolutely! Here’s a stovetop recipe: https://thelemonbowl.com/maple-pumpkin-oatmeal-with-chia/
Jodi
I tried this and it turned out amazing! However, the recipe said 6 hours and instructions said 8 on low. Do you think this is why the oats were burnt on the side and bottom of my crock pot?
Liz DellaCroce
Sorry about that- it’s meant to be 8 hours on low as it’s an overnight type of recipe but if your cooker is burning them try 6 next time. :) Some are stronger than others I’ve learned!
Jodi
Thank you so much for responding I love your recipes and appreciate the quick response?
Amy
Hello, would the serving size be one cup? Just trying to calculate calories per serving?
Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Amy – Yes the serving size is 1 cup. Do you see that listed in the nutrition facts? Want to make sure you see it because all 1100+ of my recipes include nutrition facts including serving sizes. :) Enjoy!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Bobs steel cut oats are a game changer for meal prep breakfasts! Oatmeal in the slow cooker is my fav and I can’t wait to try this pumpkin spice version!
Liz DellaCroce
Aren’t they the best?!