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SkinnyMS

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal

This oatmeal has an earthy flavor and is packed with vitamins and other nutrients your body needs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 164kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Equipment

  • Recommend 4-5 quart slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 2 cups milk low-fat
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sweet potato grated or 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener unrefined, more or less to taste, I used coconut palm sugar.
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, cover and cook on low 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until desired consistency is reached.
  • If desired, add diced nuts and raisins.
  • STOVETOP METHOD: Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook approximately 20 - 25 minutes, or until desired consistency has been reached.

Notes

The carbohydrates in this recipe are complex carbs that are stored and used as energy that lasts all day and are found primarily in the oats and sweet potato. Simple carbs cause an immediate spike in blood sugar and can be found in foods like pastries and candy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 56mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6