A quick, easy and delicious hot breakfast has never been easier! You’ve got to try this Slow Cooker Oats on the Go recipe!
I’ve been talking about breakfast a lot lately. Overnight oats have become my go-to, but sometimes I want something hot for my first meal of the day.
Oatmeal was a favorite when I was a kid, but I don’t have time to make a whole pot and cook them and then do the clean up… Does anyone really have that kind of time?
Slow Cooker Oats on the Go for the win!! Using the slow cooker ( and a liner to cut down on cleaning time ) takes pretty much all the work out of making hot and delicious oats for breakfast.
Plus being able to reach into the freezer, and have a hot and tasty breakfast ready in just a few minutes is a HUGE win for my crazy, busy self!
Want to try this Slow Cooker Oats on the Go recipe for yourself? Keep on reading for the recipe!
Ingredients
1 c steel cut oats
4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
toppings:
strawberries
granola
bananas
Slow Cooker Oats on the Go Directions
In a lined slow cooker bowl, mix the steel cut oats and the milk. Add in your vanilla.
Cook the oats and milk mixture on low for 6 -7 hours or until the oats have soft but slightly chewy texture.
Grease a cupcake tin generously (may have to use two)
Spoon the par-cooked oats into the well portions of the tin until they are about half way full.
Top each portion with your chosen toppings until they come to the top of the muffin tin.
Freeze the oats in the muffin tin until they harden.
Remove the oat filled muffin tins from the freezer and let them sit about 2 minutes.
Using a butter knife or the handle of a spoon, wedge the frozen oat mixture out of the wells of the muffin tin.
Put in freezer bags in portions that you prefer and freeze. (for up to 8 weeks)
When your ready to eat your Slow Cooker Oats on the Go, remove them from the freezer, put in a bowl, and microwave for about 1 – 2 minutes or until they’re warmed to a temperature you like.
Garnish with milk or cream and some honey or syrup.
Top with additional fresh fruit if desired.
These little frozen oatmeal nuggets have quickly become a favorite around here! I love how easy it is to prepare these, and the variety of topping options!
I usually leave a few plain so I can add fresh fruit once they’ve been warmed up.
I’ve tried a bunch of different topping options, and so far apples mixed with a little cinnamon and then topped with fresh, local honey is my favorite!
If you love morning oats, you won’t regret trying this quick and easy Slow Cooker Oats on the Go recipe!
Need more breakfast inspiration? Check out these recipes!
- Strawberry Banana Breakfast Oats
- Easy Everything Breakfast Muffin Recipe Anyone Can Make
- Chia Bumbleberry Pastries Recipe
And don’t forget to check out my breakfast recipes board on Pinterest!
Slow Cooker Oats on the Go!
A quick, easy and delicious hot breakfast has never been easier! You’ve got to try this Slow Cooker Oats on the Go recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 c steel cut oats
- 4 c milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Toppings:
- 1 c steel cut oats
- 4 c milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a lined slow cooker bowl, mix the steel cut oats and the milk. Add the vanilla.
- Cook on low for 6 -7 hours or until the oats have soft but slightly chewy texture.
- Grease a cupcake tin generously (may have to use two)
- Spoon the oats into the well portions of the tin until they are about half way full
- Top each portion with your chosen toppings until they come to the topFreeze until hard.
- Remove from the freezer and let them sit about 2 minutes.
- Using a butter knife or the handle of a spoon, wedge the oat cakes out of the wells.
- Put in freezer bags in portions that you prefer and freeze.
- When you want to eat them, remove them from the freezer, put in a bowl, and microwave for about 1 – 2 minutes. Garnish with milk or cream and some honey or syrup.
I have so many oats in my pantry. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
I had no idea I could make oats in my crock pot. I need to try this. They sound super yum!
Why have I not tried slow cooker oats. Love using my slow cooker and cleaning is great. We love steel cut oats and fresh fruit toppings
What a clever idea you have here. I never thought about putting already made oats in the freezer. Thanks for sharing.
I never thought to do oats in the slow cooker! This is a great idea. We are huge fans of oatmeal in our house.
Love the idea of making these ahead! The mornings are always a mad dash on making something for the kids breakfast. I can totally make these in a snap!
I just bought way too many oats and have been wondering what to do with them. This is such a good idea.
Something new I would love to try making in my slow cooker. There are so many delicious things to make in a slow cooker and I never thought that would include breakfast! Thanks for the idea.
These look awesome! I love having healthy breakfasts made and ready to go in the morning. I’ll be trying these!
This would be perfect for my youngest. She is loving the overnight oats, but I’m sure she would love these as well.
These would actually be the perfect mid morning snack for my kids and I. We leave so early in the morning, eating breakfast very early and my mid morning – they are starving!
This looks like a great recipe. I’m going to have to try it out.
Literally looks perfect!
Now that’s a great breakfast! I love the idea of keeping them portion sized in the muffin tin, too. Will have to try this!
First time I’ve seen a recipe for slow cooker oats! They look great and tasty! Perfect for snacking. It’s the perfect size. 😀
This is such a good recipe for a wonderful breakfast!! Yummy!!
Yum! Looks so tasty and healthy – always looking for some great breakfast recipes and this one looks perfect 🙂
I love oats but not instant oatmeal – this looks good!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
These are a great idea and they look cute. Come share them at Family Joy Blog linkup if you get the chance.http://pursueyourproject.com/family-joy-blog-linkup-58/
Wow this look soooo yummy ! I will try it tomorrow, Thank’s for sharing !
These look awesome and super easy! Thank you for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
This is such an awesome idea. I love making dishes that I can freeze and then heat up.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party,
Bev
Such a great breakfast idea. Thank you for linking up with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would like to see you again next week.
Your Slow Cooker Oats On The Go will be awesome! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
I really really really want to try this! My family has oatmeal for breakfast a lot. I can’t wait to try this out with them. I don’t have a timer and hate the recipes that ask for a timer to turn on later. I may even try this out tonight.
Thanks for linking up at #bloggerspotlight
Tasty and always nice to have a nutritious and easy go to recipe! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday 118.
Thanks for the idea! Will copy your recipe. 😀
Thanks for sharing it over at Food Friday. Excited to see what you’ll be sharing next! 🙂
These sound just perfect for me. I love oatmeal and to have it in the freezer ready to go would be great.
What a great idea for those busy weekday mornings! Thanks for sharing your recipe idea at the Merry Monday Link Party! Can’t wait to see what you link up next week! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life
What a great idea – pinned! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
I love making things like this. They are both healthy and indulgent! Yum! Thanks for the recipe x
These look sooo good! It would be wonderful to be able to grab one of these on a busy morning. I’ve pinned and I intend to make these. Thank you for sharing on Party in Your PJ’s.
These sound healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things, we are so happy you joined us !
Jennifer what a clever idea! I never knew you could freeze ready made porridge – that would make it easy for my son in the mornings! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.
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These look wonderful and such a useful recipe too, thanks! x
I love the oatmeal, love the toppings! When’s breakfast?
Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us at the To grandma’s house we go link party, see you next week!
These sound delicious. Do you use fresh apples and add them after it’s warmed?