Slow Cooker Porridge - Spiced Apple & Carrot

slow cooker porridge in a blue bowl topped with walnuts milk and maple syrup, chunks if soft apple visible

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Slow Cooker Porridge - Spiced Apple & Carrot

Slow cooker porridge or overnight oatmeal is a game changer, pop it on the night before and wake to warm creamy healthy breakfast in the morning, I flavour this version with apple, carrot, and spices, reminiscent of carrot cake

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time8 5

Course: Breakfast Recipes

Cuisine: Modern

Keyword: crockpot oatmeal, crockpot porridge, porridge in slow cooker, slow cooker oatmeal, slow cooker oats, slow cooker porridge

Servings: servings

Calories: 211kcal

Author: Stacey

Ingredients

2 medium apples
1 medium carrot
½ cup dates
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups milk
2 cups water
Salt optional

Instructions

Check my tips above, as I would suggest either greasing your slow cooker or using the double boiler method to make clean up nice and easy
Peel the apple and cut into chunks. (approx 2cm)
Grate the carrot
Roughly chop the dates
Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, give it a stir
Pop on the lid, turn the slow cooker on to low and cook for approximately 8 hrs overnight
Serve with your favourite milk, a little maple syrup, honey or brown sugar and your favourite nut, I love a little maple syrup with walnuts

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Notes

Feel free to play around with the liquid combinations in the recipe, you can substitute any milk, or make the recipe with all water if you require dairy free. Another option is to use a little apple juice for a sweeter end result
Make sure you check my tips up above for cooking porridge in the slow cooker

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