How to Make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the crisp, cool air of fall arrives, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of pumpkin and spices wafting through the house. For a hearty and delicious breakfast option that captures the essence of the season, look no further than Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal.

This recipe is perfect for busy mornings when you want a hot and satisfying breakfast without the hassle of standing over the stove. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker the night before, and wake up to...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups steel-cut oats
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Spray a small slow cooker lightly with cooking spray.
  • Mix oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin. Stir in water and half-and-half gradually. Stir in raisins and vanilla extract.
  • Ladle oat mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on Low until oats are soft and creamy, 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar and 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon walnuts over oatmeal.
  • Nutrition

    341 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 317mg