Slow-Cooker Oatmeal With Apples and Ginger

A hearty and nutritious breakfast combining steel-cut oats, brown rice, fresh apple, and ginger, slow-cooked to perfection overnight. This warming porridge is enriched with optional mix-ins like almonds, raisins, and flaxseeds for added texture and nutrition.

8 servings
8 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole apple
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 2 cups steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup short-grain brown rice
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup rolled old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix apple, ginger, steel-cut oats, rice, old-fashioned oats, raisins (if using), almonds (if using), flaxseeds (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker. Cover with 12 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until porridge is thick and soft, 7-8 hours.

    480 min

  2. 2.

    Porridge can be made 1 week ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. To serve, scoop out desired amount and add a splash of water or milk. Heat in a pot over medium or microwave on high in a heatproof bowl until heated through and desired texture is reached, adding more liquid if needed.

    5 min