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Slow-Cooker Oatmeal With Apples and Ginger

Two bowls of oatmeal topped with melting butter cream cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This warming porridge features oats two ways plus brown rice, millet, or quinoa. Knowing you have a bubbling hot breakfast waiting for you on a chilly morning makes getting out of bed so much easier. This recipe feeds a crowd, but it also reheats easily for individual servings throughout the week.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    7 hours, 10 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

1

apple, cut into 1/2" pieces

1

(2") piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

2

cups steel-cut oats

1

cup short-grain brown rice, millet, or quinoa

1

/2 cup golden raisins (optional)

1

/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats

1

/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)

2

tablespoons flaxseeds (optional)

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon kosher salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix apple, ginger, steel-cut oats, rice, old-fashioned oats, raisins (if using), almonds (if using), flaxseeds (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker. Cover with 12 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until porridge is thick and soft, 7–8 hours.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Porridge can be made 1 week ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. To serve, scoop out desired amount and add a splash of water or milk. Heat in a pot over medium or microwave on high in a heatproof bowl until heated through and desired texture is reached, adding more liquid if needed.