Is there a warmer way to start the day than with a bowl of piping hot porridge? I love a hearty, hot breakfast, and starting the day with oats is always a surefire way to more energy, staying full and sending the kids off to school with their tummies full of goodness. I’ve taken this favourite breakfast and found a way to cook it overnight while you’re asleep. Meet my Slow Cooker Porridge (or Slow Cooker Oatmeal if you prefer).
Why you’ll love this Slow Cooker Porridge recipe
⭐️ Nutritious and filling ⭐️ Inexpensive and ready for all your favourite toppings ⭐️ Ready the moment you wake up! So in order to solve this, I wanted to create a recipe using our trusty slow cookers that allowed us to avoid processed breakfasts, but was still super speedy for those rushed mornings. This is where Slow Cooker Porridge comes into its own. After lots of testing, I’ve come up with some foolproof hints and tips for the best technique. I hope you love this breakfast as much as we do ❤️
Slow Cooker Porridge Ingredients Notes
Oats – I strongly recommend using jumbo oats as these will keep more of their texture when cooked for a long period Milk – I’ve tried this with cow’s milk, oat and almond milk and also just water. All of them work well. I think almond milk is my favourite in this recipe, but it’s down to personal choice Salt – This is optional but it really does finish off the porridge well and adds flavour, so I recommend adding it Toppings – Customise these with whatever you prefer. There are some ideas below – choose your favourite or mix and match!
Topping suggestions
➡️ Fruit – Strawberries, blueberries, bananas, raspberries, cherries, peaches, blackberries, pears, apples ➡️ Dried snacks – Dates, raisins, coconut, chia seeds, nuts ➡️ Flavouring – Cocoa powder, nutmeg, ginger, honey, cinnamon, nut butters, vanilla, maple syrup In the freezer I wouldn’t recommend freezing cooked porridge. It will go mushy and not very appetising when defrosted again. I’d really recommend buying a timer for your slow cooker. I love this one: Tp Link Tapo Smart Plug. You can program it from an app on your phone. Set it to switch your slow cooker on in the early hours and it’ll be perfectly timed to be ready in time for breakfast. SO GOOD! This recipe really only needs 3 hours, so if you leave it for much longer it won’t have the best results.
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Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
