So my hubby has been having a rough time at work with getting servers to work right, programs to allow people to do what they’re supposed to be allowed to do and other crazy, confusing IT things that I as a layperson can’t even begin to explain other than,
He’s having a rough time at work. 😛
What’s a wife to do?
Well, remembering that the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach – make him (real) food of course!
Hubby was up way past when he should’ve been sleeping, working from home trying to get stuff straightened out before the next work day, so I stayed up with Baby Boy and put a loaf of my spelt bread in the bread-maker. (I set it to be hot and fresh at 6:15am to wake my hubby to a happy smell).
And then I created a Crockpot cherry pie oatmeal recipe mimicking the flavors Hubby loves. (Cherries and almond flavoring).
Crockpot Cherry Pie Oatmeal consensus
Considering Hubby is compliment-constipated, I consider it a success that I got an, “it tastes good” before he threw the lid on the Pyrex bowl I had a serving scooped into for him and raced out the door.
Baby Boy ate TWO servings and was supremely happy the whole time, so that says something too. 😉
My Crockpot cherry pie oatmeal recipe is so easy because instead of throwing everything in your crock (which you can if you want!), my recipe calls for using a large, heat-proof, glass bowl INSIDE your crockpot that has several cups of (filtered) water in the bottom. It makes for super easy clean up and the oatmeal doesn’t get crusty around the edges!
Without further ado, here is my Crockpot Cherry Pie Oatmeal. Let me know what you think!
A warm, delicious oatmeal that tastes like a classic cherry pie, ready and waiting for you in the morning!
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 1/4 c water
- 1 1/4 c organic sprouted rolled oats
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp xylitol
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- (or all of one kind of sugar, totaling 1/4 c. - feel free to mix it up!)
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- 1 c + organic frozen cherries
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Place 2-3 cups filtered water in the bottom of your crockpot.
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Using a 7 cup Pyrex container, mix all ingredients together and place in the crock.
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Turn slow-cooker on low and set for 4 hours.
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(Mine reverts to 'Warm' setting after the timer goes off).
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Enjoy a healthy, delicious meal 4-8 hours later!
Do you have breakfast recipes you love to have ready in your slow-cooker? I would love if you shared them below! 🙂
Thank you for this great post. Your ketchup recipe is a staple in my kitchen! I just made another batch yesterday 🙂
I am making these tonight for our family Memorial Day party!!! So excited! I am going to try and use strawberries and make one larger cheesecake in my springform pan. I was curious, do you have to strain out all of the strawberry chunks or does it not wind up chunky? I’m guessing I’ll see why you strain it when I’m at that step, but just curious!
Hi Sonia, did you possibly mean to put this on a different recipe? I’m a little confused by the question, but if you clarify, I’ll try to help! 🙂