We’re all about set-it-and-forget-it breakfasts around here, and slow cooker sweet potato oatmeal is the real deal, friends. This cozy morning meal is the easiest way to supercharge your energy on chilly mornings (Bonus: it tastes like a sweet potato casserole!)
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Less Sugar Required: Since sweet potatoes do most of the heavy lifting in the sweetness department, you don’t need all the usual excess sugar! Easy To Prep: Combine the ingredients in the evening, then let the slow cooker do all the work while you get your beauty sleep. Dress Up Or Down: With optional toppings like crunchy pecans or a sprinkle of brown sugar, you can make this oatmeal with sweet potatoes as fancy or as simple as you’d like.
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This sweet potato oatmeal uses ingredients you likely already have sitting in your pantry! Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements!
Sweet Potatoes: We’ll use these tubers to add natural sweetness and a gorgeous orange hue (oh, and a ton of vitamins A and C!). Steel-Cut Oats: Steel-cut oats provide a hearty texture and a long-lasting energy boost. (They’re usually in the breakfast cereals aisle, next to rolled and quick oats.) Maple Syrup: For a touch of natural sweetness and some bonus antioxidants, we’ll add pure maple syrup. You can also use agave or coconut sugar to keep your oats free of refined sugars. Spice Mix: Ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg add a cozy, warming flavor and come with anti-inflammatory properties, so load up! Vanilla Extract: We’ll kick up the flavor with a dash of pure vanilla extract. You can also add other extracts (like almond, ginger, or hazelnut). Salt: A little pinch of salt goes a long way in balancing the sweetness.
Let’s Make Oats!
Making slow cooker sweet potato oatmeal is as easy as pie (and it tastes like it too)! This is a quick overview, but you can jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.
