Slow Cooker Amish Blueberry Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup for a healthier option)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water or milk (for creamier oatmeal, use a combination of both)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• Chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds, optional)
• Milk or yogurt for serving (optional)
• Extra cinnamon for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1. Lightly grease the insert of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the steel-cut oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Pour in the water or milk and vanilla extract, stirring well to combine.
4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the oats are tender and creamy.
6. Once cooked, give the oatmeal a good stir. Adjust the consistency with additional milk if desired before serving.