Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Porridge

Wake up to a warm nourishing breakfast with this clever slow-cooker hack.

Prep time 10 mins | Cook time 7 h | Servings 8

INGREDIENTS

1 cup steel cut oats 1 ½ cups full cream milk or coconut milk 1 ½ cups water 2 apples (cored, peeled, diced) 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon ghee or butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt OPTIONAL FOR TOPPING Additional cinnamon or coconut sugar Fruit such as banana slices, stewed apples, or berries

METHOD

1. Thoroughly grease the inside of your slow cooker with ghee or butter. This step is important to prevent sticking.
2. Add the oats, milk, water, apples, maple syrup, ghee, cinnamon, and sea salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine..
3. Cook on low for 5–7 hours. (Each slow cooker is different, so try a test batch during the day first to check timing before doing an overnight cook.)
4. Serve warm, add toppings if desired, and enjoy

Enjoy x

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Prevent Sticking: Don’t skip greasing—even a thin film of ghee or butter on the bowl makes a big difference.

• Test Your Cooker: Slow-cookers vary widely. If yours runs hot, check at 5 hours; if it’s on the cooler side, you may need closer to 7–8 hours for perfect doneness.

• Stirring: A gentle stir at the halfway point (if you’re awake!) can help grains separate and stop fruit from clumping at the bottom.

• Adjust Consistency: If it’s too thick in the morning, simply stir in a splash of milk or water to loosen it. If it’s too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to evaporate excess liquid.

• Soak Option: For an even creamier texture, soak the oats in the measured water overnight (in the fridge), then add milk, apples, fat and seasoning in the morning and cook for 3–4 hours on low.

• Layering Fruit: If you prefer firmer apple pieces, place the diced apple on top of the oats rather than mixing through. They’ll steam rather than stew.

Quick Variations

• High Setting: Cook on High for 3–4 hours if you need it done in a shorter window.

• Electric Pressure Cooker: Use the “Porridge” or “Manual” mode—1 cup oats + 3 cups liquid for 10 minutes high pressure, then natural release.

• Spice Boost: Stir in ½ tsp ground ginger or a pinch of cardamom for extra warmth.

• Protein: To increase a serving to <20g protein add 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese or Greek yoghurt; or add some collagen or protein powder

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