Many people object to steel-cut oats because they’re more complicated. But you can’t get much easier than this – it cooks while you sleep! ~ Marlys
* As featured in Issue 10 of the Adventures with Tea eMagazine!
Overnight Oatmeal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups “An Apricot in Damascus” brewed tea
- 2/3 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
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Brew An Apricot in Damascus tea and set aside.
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Cut dried apricots into quarters, then combine all ingredients in the slow cooker crock and stir. Cook on low setting for 7-8 hours, or until oatmeal is tender. Makes 8 servings.
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To freeze leftovers for future breakfasts, simply fill snack-size zip baggies about 2/3 full, then squeeze out the air as you zip them and place in the freezer. To reheat, remove the oatmeal brick from the baggie and place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
What we used to make & serve this recipe:
Slow cooker (see options available at Sur La Table)
What was once thought of simply as a container for cooking roast beef or stew has now become a go-to appliance for busy households. You may find it so indispensable that you’ll need to purchase multiple shapes and sizes.
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