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Maple Slow Cooker Oatmeal: Cozy, Comforting, and Healthy<\/h1>\n

Fall is my favorite time of year. As the weather turns cooler, we naturally look to more cozy, comforting recipes, and this maple slow cooker oatmeal hits the spot!<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s also a healthy option for breakfast, thanks to the many benefits of eating oats. Oatmeal is good for heart health, blood sugar control, and digestion.<\/strong> It also keeps you feel full until your next meal, and therefore can be a beneficial weight loss tool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ingredients for slow cooker oatmeal<\/span><\/h3>\n

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:<\/p>\n

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  • Steel cut oats<\/li>\n
  • Cinnamon<\/li>\n
  • Pumpkin pie spice<\/li>\n
  • Pure maple syrup<\/li>\n
  • Water<\/li>\n
  • Toppings of your choice, such as brown sugar and pecans<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Although there\u2019s maple syrup in the base recipe, sometimes we add a little more maple syrup on top as well. We live in Vermont, after all, and we make homemade syrup from our own maple trees. (That\u2019s our golden syrup in the mason jar!) Be sure to use <\/strong><\/span>pure maple syrup<\/a><\/strong> in your recipe.<\/strong> You just can\u2019t beat the quality and flavor, and also it\u2019s much healthier for you than any syrup replacement product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    If you have a gluten sensitivity, be sure to look for oats that are labeled gluten free.<\/strong> Many commercial oats are processed in facilities that also process wheat and other gluten-containing grains, so contamination is an issue. Two excellent brands that offer gluten free oats are <\/span>Quaker <\/span><\/a>and <\/span>Bob\u2019s Red Mill<\/span><\/a>. We\u2019ve found that both brands are readily available in grocery stores, or you can order on Amazon, especially if you like to order in bulk.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Toppings to put on oatmeal<\/span><\/h3>\n

    This recipe makes 10 generous servings, so making it just once will provide multiple meals for you. To keep things interesting and also provide different nutrients, you can vary your toppings each morning. Here are some examples of different toppings to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Nuts, such as pecans or walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Superfoods, such as chia seeds<\/a> or hemp hearts<\/a><\/li>\n
    • All natural nut butters, such as almond butter or peanut butter<\/li>\n
    • Coconut flakes<\/li>\n
    • Fruit, such as sliced bananas, berries, or raisins<\/li>\n
    • Sweet treats (if they’re part of your nutrition plan), such as chocolate chips <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Your creativity each morning is your only limitation!<\/span><\/p>\n

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      How to easily clean your slow cooker after use<\/span><\/h3>\n

      If you’ve prepared or eaten oatmeal, you know that once the leftovers cool on a dish or pot, they turn as hard as concrete. My secret for using the slow cooker in this recipe and not losing your mind during the cleanup process is to use <\/span>slow cooker liners<\/span><\/a>. These are a lifesaver and make cleanup as easy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n