Christmas Eve Slow Cooker Breakfast Oatmeal

Avoid the heavier breakfast recipes typically associated with Christmas morning and instead opt for this Christmas Eve Slow Cooker Breakfast Oatmeal recipe. Think of this slow cooker recipe like a healthier make-ahead version of your favorite stove top oatmeal.

Notes

Any selection of grains will work for this recipe, so long as you keep the ratio 3 cups water for every 1 cup of grains. Other grains you can use in this dish include bulgur, barley, millet and corn meal.

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown rice
3/4 cup rolled oats
4 1/2 ounces dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine brown rice, oats, dried fruit and cinnamon in your slow cooker and mix well. Then, stir in water and vanilla.
Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on a low setting. Stir before serving and add more water if desired.
Serve hot, topped with brown sugar or drizzled with maple syrup if desired.

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editorKS

Dec 08, 2011

Hi, ndt4 1198596. We provide the servings and nutritional information whenever it is provided to us, which is not always the case. We are working on providing this information for the future. Thanks for your input! --Editors of FaveHealthyRecipes

ndt4 1198596

Dec 07, 2011

How can these recipes be considered healthy when you do not designate how many servings per recipe nor any of the nutritional information?