Slow Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal
Serves 6
Ingredients
Apple Spice Oatmeal
- shortening I use Spectrum Organic Shortening
- 2 cups old fashion oats
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup half & half
- 2 granny smith apples diced (I leave the peel on for added nutrients)
- 1 ½ tsp apple pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
Toasted Pecans
- 2 cups of pecan pieces
- cooking spray I use a Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer
Instructions
Apple Pie Oatmeal
- Grease the entire slow cooker insert with a light covering of shortening or non stick spray.
- Next add oats, water, half & half, diced apples, apple pie spice, vanilla extract, and brown sugar.
- Stir to combine all flavors.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on warm for 8 hours.
- Once oatmeal is done garnish with toasted pecans and an extra sprinkle of spice and sugar!
Toasted Pecans
- Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread out the pecan pieces.
- Mist with cooking spray (or melted butter) and toss to coat.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring half way through (cooking time may vary).
