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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal

Cozy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal for Easy Mornings

Enjoy a warm bowl of Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal, a creamy and nutritious breakfast that cooks while you sleep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Steel Cut Oats May substitute with rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey can be used for non-vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to add nutmeg or allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Reduce to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Reduce to taste
  • 4 cups Water For cooking

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Begin by peeling and dicing the medium sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In your slow cooker, add the prepared sweet potatoes along with steel-cut oats, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Pour in enough water, about 4 cups, ensuring all ingredients are covered.
  3. Set for Cooking: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  4. Mash for Creaminess: Once the cooking time is up, use a fork or potato masher to lightly mash the sweet potatoes directly in the slow cooker.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the creamy slow cooker sweet potato oatmeal into bowls, serving warm with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Monitor liquid levels during cooking to prevent burning. Adjust sweetness and thickness as needed.

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