Overnight Crockpot "Baked" Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients
2 apples - peeled, cored & cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 1/2 to 3 cups chopped apples, total)
1 1/2 cups fat free or non-dairy milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
2 TB dark brown sugar, or honey
1 1/2 TB coconut oil
1/2 TSP cinnamon
1 TB ground flaxseed
1/4 TSP salt

Directions
Coat inside of 3 1/2 quart (or larger) crockpot with coconut oil. Add all ingredients to crockpot. Stir, cover and cook on low for 7-hours. Spoon into oatmeal bowls; add additional toppings such as nuts or raisins, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.


Banana & Coconut Milk Oatmeal

Ingredients
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced (approximately 2 cups total)
2 14-ounce cans light coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup steel-cut oats
2 TB dark brown sugar, or honey
1 1/2 TB coconut oil
1/2 TSP cinnamon
1/4 TSP nutmeg
1/2 TSP vanilla
1 TB ground flaxseed
1/4 TSP salt

Directions
Coat inside of 3 1/2 quart (or larger) crockpot with coconut oil. Add all ingredients to crockpot. Stir, cover and cook on low for 7-hours. Spoon into oatmeal bowls; add additional toppings such as more sliced banana, chopped nuts, shredded coconut - if desired. Store leftovers in fridge. Freezes well.