Slow Cooker Pecan Pie Oatmeal – an easy crock pot breakfast that tastes like pecan pie. Made with just five ingredients and finished with chopped pecans.

Slow Cooker Pecan Pie Oatmeal

I love a simple, comforting bowl of oatmeal. It’s quick to prepare but can be full of flavor when you use the right ingredients and give it time to cook slowly. This pecan pie–inspired oatmeal combines steel-cut oats with milk, maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon, and it simmers in the slow cooker until creamy and richly flavored. Using all milk rather than a water-and-milk mix makes the texture extra smooth and satisfying. Be warned: one serving is very filling.

I hadn’t tried pecan pie for many years even though pecans are my favorite nut. A small personal pie I picked up recently gave me the idea to recreate those flavors in oatmeal. The result is a breakfast that captures the sweet, nutty taste of pecan pie without the fuss of baking a pie.

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Notes on slow cooker pecan pie oatmeal

To make a lighter or vegan version, substitute a plant-based milk and swap coconut sugar for brown sugar. These changes keep the flavor while reducing dairy.
Cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 5–6 hours. Choose the setting that fits your schedule.
When reheating leftovers, stir in a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Stir the oatmeal occasionally while it’s cooking to prevent sticking on the bottom of the slow cooker.

Yield: 8

Slow Cooker Pecan Pie Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Pecan Pie Oatmeal – an easy crock pot breakfast that tastes just like pecan pie. Ready with five simple ingredients and topped with pecans.

Prep Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
2 hours

Total Time
2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

Oatmeal

2 cups steel cut oats
4 cups milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Toppings

Chopped pecans
Brown sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Combine the steel-cut oats, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon in the slow cooker.
Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 2–3 hours (or low for 5–6 hours), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Spoon into bowls, top with chopped pecans and a sprinkle of brown sugar, and serve warm.

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