Simple, Homemade, Crock Pot Oatmeal

As we continue our journey of healthy eating, we've taken the next step with our breakfast. Quaker advertises their heart healthy whole grain oats, but not only can they be pricey, but they're pretty sugary as well. I've experimented with a few different recipes and even with a differing outcome each time, all have been yummy!
This recipe is my favorite because it's ready when you wake up in the morning- great if you have kids!- and doesn't leave the messy pans that stove top oats would.

Crock Pot Oatmeal

Again, I apologize for the lack of photography skills and artistry; all I promise is yumminess!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Serving Size: 6(ish)

Materials:
Small crock pot
Measuring cups

Ingredients:
1 cup of steel cut or old fashioned oats; NOT quick oats!!
1 cup of water
2 cups of skim milk
*This recipe is a runnier version of oatmeal, so if you prefer a more solid breakfast just cut back the liquid a tad; you can always add more milk in the morning to help cool off the oats!

Additional Yummies:
1 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon
1 Tbs. brown sugar
1/2 apple diced
OR
small handful of cranberries
(these can be added prior to the cooking process)
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Honey, Brown or White sugar, extra milk, or chopped pecans or walnutscan all be added in the morning to each individuals taste!

Cook on low in the crock pot for 8 hours over night; when you wake up in the morning just stir and scoop into a bowl!