Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal

Name: Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Yield: 8, 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups water; 1 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup half-and-half; Butter, oil, or cooking spray (for greasing the slow cooker insert); 2 cups steel-cut oats; 1/3 cup brown sugar (optional); 1 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries (plus more for garnish, if desired); Cinnamon sugar (for serving, optional*)

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Make mornings easier with delicious slow cooker oatmeal. Add your favorite toppings and wake up to a warm and satisfying breakfast.

By: Diana Rattray (via Classic Recipes)

Original Publish: Nov 7, 2025

Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 360 mins

Yields: 8, 8 servings

Nutrition Facts

222 kcalCalories

7 gProtein

39 gCarbs

5 gFat

Ingredients

6 1/2 cups water
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup half-and-half
Butter, oil, or cooking spray (for greasing the slow cooker insert)
2 cups steel-cut oats
1/3 cup brown sugar (optional)
1 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries (plus more for garnish, if desired)
Cinnamon sugar (for serving, optional*)

Instructions

Butter the inside of the slow cooker crockery insert or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the oats, water, applesauce, brown sugar (if using), and cranberries. Pour into the slow cooker.

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Chef's Notes

* Cinnamon sugar: Stir together about ¼ cup sugar with 1 to 2 teaspoos of ground cinnamon, or adjust to taste.

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