Name: Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2.5 cups milk of choice; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1 tsp pumpkin spice; 1 cup steel cut oats

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker

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Place all the ingredients in the crock pot and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 4-8 hours (note that the cooking time can vary depending on your crock pot. Crock pots without non-stick surfaces tend to get hotter, so you’ll want to stick closer to a 5 hour cooking time).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Steel Cut Oats First 🔥
Dry-toast the steel cut oats in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the slow cooker to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent a gummy texture.
Use a Liquid Ratio Sweet Spot 💧
Maintain a 1:3 ratio of steel cut oats to total liquid (milk + water combined) to achieve creamy consistency without mushiness, adjusting slightly based on your slow cooker's moisture retention.
Layer Your Spices Strategically 🎯
Mix pumpkin spice directly with the pumpkin puree before adding to the cooker, then sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top just before serving to create complex spice layers and fresher top-note flavors.
Stir Halfway Through Cooking ⏰
Gently stir the oatmeal after 3 hours (on low) to ensure even cooking and prevent the bottom from sticking, which is especially important with the thickness of pumpkin puree.
Add Creaminess at the End 🥛
Stir in a splash of heavy cream, Greek yogurt, or nut butter during the last 15 minutes of cooking for richness that won't break down during the long cooking process like it would if added at the start.