Apple pie, meet oatmeal. Who can say no to dessert for breakfast?! Hearty steel-cut oats are cooked low and slow overnight along with fresh apple, pumpkin pie spice, and milk for extra creaminess. Add this recipe to your rotation for hassle-free mornings!

Servings: 4

Serving Size: about 1 ¼ cup (267g)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 6-7 hours

Nutrition Facts:  205 calories / 34.5g carbs / 10.5g protein / 2.5g fat

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (144g) steel-cut oats
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups “Fairlife” nonfat ultra-filtered milk
• 1 small (149g) apple (grated or chopped)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Stir well. Turn to “low” and cook for 6-7 hours or until the oats are soft and creamy. You can also cook on “high” for about 3 hours.
2. Before serving, add your desired toppings (macros not included.) Our favorites are chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, apple slices, maple syrup, coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or nut butter!

Notes:

1. Avoid cooking the oatmeal for longer than 7-8 hours otherwise, it may get mushy. Use a slow cooker with a timer if cooking for a longer period overnight.
2. Grate the apples for a smooth, creamy texture. If you like a chewier texture, chop into ½-inch pieces rather than grating.
3. Use any variety of apple. The sweeter the apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp, for example), the sweeter the oats will taste.
4. To make dairy-free, substitute unsweetened almond milk for the Fairlife milk. The macros are: 31g carbs / 4.5g protein / 4g fat / 176 calories.

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