Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Name: Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 10 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped); 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked steel cut oats; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground flax seeds; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by pen25

"this is from the food blog http://www.theyummylife.com/blog/2011/03/159/Overnight,+Slow+Cooker,+Apple+Cinnamon+Steel-Cut+Oatmeal this works well but for some reason my crockpots scortch but i think its because this may need a stir after a couple hours or i let it cook too long. great with a ripe banana for a little extra sweatness. also 2% add's a lot more richness."

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Ready In:: 7hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 5

ingredients

2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups nonfat milk
1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 cup uncooked steel cut oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.
To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.
Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4 pts per 3/4 cup serving.