Name: Slow-Cooker Oatmeal With Apples and Ginger
Cook time: 10 minutes
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

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

Preparation

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.
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.

TagsOatmeal Porridge American Oat Rice & Grains Quinoa Brown Rice Rice Millet Apple Fruit Ginger Herbs & Spices Flaxseed Seed Breakfast Gluten Free Nut Free Dairy Free Easy Make Ahead Slow Cooker Fall Epicurious

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