••••MOTHER'S SLOW COOKER
••••OATMEAL!!
••••MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!
••Toasting the oats adds a depth of flavor and helps keep some texture in this easy recipe. You could use chopped apples or strawberries or other fruits. If you substitute regular rolled oats for the steel cut oats, the oatmeal will be very soft••
•3 TB butter
•1-1/2 cups steel cut oats
•2 cups water
•1 cup milk
•1-1/2 cups apple juice
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/3 cup sugar
•1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
•1 cup blueberries
1. Spray a 2-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In skillet, melt butter. Add oats; cook and stir until oats are toasted, about 6-7 minutes. Place in slow cooker and add water, milk, apple juice, salt, and sugar, stirring to mix.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Stir well, then add walnuts and blueberries; cook for another 30 minutes. Serve with cold cream and brown sugar, if desired.
MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS
••NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO USE CHOCOLATE CHIPS OR BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS, BANANAS, BLACKBERRIES, NUTS ETC. ANYTHING YOU CHOOSE CAN BE ADDED TO THE OATMEAL!!!
