Crock Pot Strawberry and Cream Oatmeal for Two
Wake up to a warm, creamy breakfast with this Crock Pot Strawberry and Cream Oatmeal. Steel-cut oats slow-cooked with fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and a hint of vanilla create a comforting start to your day. Perfect for couples or small families.
Ingredients
- ½ lb fresh strawberries washed and sliced, divided
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup steel-cut oats do not use old-fashioned or quick oats
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed (half of an 8 oz block)
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: In a heat-safe mixing bowl, combine half of the sliced strawberries with sugar. Stir to coat and let them sit for 10–15 minutes to release their juices.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: In your 4-quart slow cooker, add the steel-cut oats, milk, water, vanilla extract, and cream cheese cubes.
- Add strawberries: Stir the mixture to combine, then add the strawberry-sugar mixture and the remaining half of the sliced strawberries.
- Cook: Carefully place the bowl with the oatmeal mixture into the slow cooker, ensuring it fits and doesn’t touch the lid. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, or until the oats are tender and the oatmeal has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Stir the oatmeal before serving to ensure the cream cheese is fully blended in. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, strawberry-infused oatmeal!
Notes
- Ensure to use steel-cut oats for the best texture and cooking results.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with a plant-based milk and use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
- Sweeten to taste with additional sugar or a sweetener of your choice.