Maple Steel-Cut Oatmeal

This wonderful oatmeal is made with steel cut oats and maple syrup that I purchased at Bear Paw Scout Camp. While there, we picked some maple syrup lollipops. We served maple steel oatmeal with the lollipops for an extra special treat.

Steel Cut Oatmeal

Steel cut oats or Irish oatmeal as its some times called, is a hearty and thick oatmeal. Steel cut oats require longer cooking times vs old fashioned oatmeal. Steel cut oats are super good and good for you. If you haven’t them before, what are you waiting for? Go out and pick up a box at your local grocery store or market.

 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups
  steel-cut oats
• 6 cups
  water
• 2 cups
  almond milk
• 2 tablespoons
  butter
• 1 tablespoon
  ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup
  maple syrup
• 1 cup
  dried cherries

Cooking Directions

1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir. Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours.
2. Note: Due to temperature variations, this time is not approximate. My oatmeal was done in less than 6 hours.

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