Creamy homemade steel-cut oatmeal that cooks low ‘n’ slow for hours in the crockpot and loaded with banana bread flavors! The best way to start the day.
Raise your hand if you think a mashup of the two best breakfasts ever in one crockpot is just a good way to start off the week.
I’m about ready to do a swan dive into this belle of a breakfast bowl to prove it.
How we’re rolling today: Yet even more easy-peasy breakfasts for all your Monday’s pleasures, desires, and NEEDS.
That means things like these blueberry cheesecake oatmeal muffins, these caramelized banana oatmeal bowls, and our crockpot oatmeal star today are absolute necessities!
I fall into the need category. It’s Monday.
And banana bread which is both my best and worst enemy. Is there even anything remaining in the world that we haven’t stuffed banana bread into?
Sidenote: It’s slightly weird and ridiculous to me that today is the last day of February.
It’s also super-exciting because that means roughly only ONE MONTH until spring decides to make it’s way to Wisconsin.
Seriously. It will be so nice to be able to walk outside without feeling like my face is going to freeze off. Ugh, the anticipation!!
Now getting back to your to-do list for this lovely Monday morning…
- Eat banana bread steel-cut oatmeal.
- Eat more.
- Go back for thirds, why the heck not?
You’ll notice that the crucial step, MAKE said banana bread steel-cut oatmeal isn’t included on this itinerary anywhere.
That’s because your crockpot literally does that entire job for you.
All YOU have to do, is throw your oats, milk, agave, mashed banana, vanilla, and ground cinnamon in the crockpot the night before, turn ‘er on low, and the next morning you shall have a bowl of creamy, piping-hot oatmeal anxiously waiting for you.
Anxiously waiting for you to top it with extra milk and sliced bananas, adorbs mini chocolate chips, toasty pecans, dried cranberries, or whatever else floats your little oatmeal boat. ♥
Make this NOW for a killer midnight snack or make it tonight before you go to bed to set up your Tuesday for breakfast success. BAM!
Pretty breakfast bowls on the longest day of the week for ALL THE WINS! I swear it helps, guys.
Ask me that again in 30 seconds when I’m on bowl 2.0 for conclusive proof.
Crockpot Banana Bread Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 4 cups almond milk or regular milk
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or more to taste
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
- 1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips optional
- Milk for serving
Instructions
- In a greased 3-qt crockpot, combine almond milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, vanilla, agave, and oats. Cover and cook on low 7 hours until oatmeal is creamy and soft.
- Just before serving, stir in toasted pecans and cranberries and chocolate chips if using. Enjoy oatmeal hot with milk!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Mashups are definitely the best, especially when a crockpot is involved! This oatmeal looks so good, Sarah! I love that you made this in the crockpot. What a delicious way to wake up in the morning! And banana bread anything is my favorite. Love!!
Sarah says
Agreed! It’s just a recipe for breakfast awesomeness. 😉 Thanks Gayle!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
This looks like a wonderful way to start the day! I haven’t tried crockpot oatmeal yet, I need to get on that!
Sarah says
Oh, it’s seriously the BEST way to start any day but especially a Monday! 😉
[email protected] says
There is something about steel-cut oatmeal that has me coming back for more. It is so cozy and warm. This recipe looks like the perfect combo for my banana-oatmeal tooth 🙂
Sarah says
“Banana-oatmeal tooth” Haha! Love that! I totally have one of those. 😉
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I eat oatmeal at least once a week and I really can’t believe that I’ve never made it in the crockpot. I love banana oatmeal and definitely need to experiment with the crockpot soon!
Sarah says
Oatmeal in the crockpot is seriously the BEST, Ashley! You must try this.
Kelly says
This oatmeal looks incredible, Sarah! Crockpot oatmeal is the best and I love the banana bread twist! I wish I was waking up to a big bowl right now 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly! And agreed! My breakfast is changed forever. 😉
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Oh man!!!! You know exactly how to get my stomach growling. I need some of this banana bread oatmeal for breakfast!!!
Sarah says
Well, mission accomplished then! Haha!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
This looks amazing Sarah! Really breakfast can’t get better than this!!
Sarah says
It really can’t! LOL. Thanks Manali!
marcie says
I love slow cooker steel cut oats, and this banana bread version looks off the charts delicious! I love all the toppings you loaded onto it to — breakfast doesn’t get much better!
Sarah says
It’s a total breakfast of the champs! Thanks Marcie. xoxo
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I WISH I thought we were going to get Spring in one month! Lol. We got snow last May long weekend 🙁 I’m definitely going to be needing a bit pot of this when that time comes! Perfect breakfast comfort food!
Sarah says
Ahhh! Snow in May?? I don’t even want to consider that as a possibility. LOL! At least we have oatmeal right? Thanks Ashley!
Puja Darshan says
I am Raising my hand Sarah. So delicious, yummy and healthy breakfast recipe.
Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
You definitely need to try this oatmeal, Puja! Thanks for pinning!
ally says
Honestly, this could be dessert! Love it. Will fuel my weekend company as they hit the slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding! Thanks, luv!
Sarah says
Glad to hear it, Ally! I hope you love this oatmeal! 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I LOVE interesting oatmeal recipes – I made a carrot cake on the other week and loved it. Definitely going to be trying this banana bread recipe. It looks so good Sarah.
Sarah says
Oh my goodness, carrot cake oatmeal?? That sounds like something I need in my life asap!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Sarah, this oatmeal looks amazing!!!!
Sarah says
Thanks girlie!!
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
Breakfast perfection! I love how easy it is, too.
Sarah says
Thanks so much Ashley!!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Mmm I’ve never made slow cooker oatmeal before, but the idea of waking up to this makes me NEED to try it! Especially flavored with banana bread. I have big heart eyes for this!
Sarah says
Waking up to breakfast already made is seriously the best feeling, right??
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
I love an easy breakfast and I love oatmeal. This looks yummy!
Sarah says
Thank you Megan!!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says
Never knew the crockpot could do all the oatmeal work! Love the sound of this!
Sarah says
It’s seriously almost magical how the crockpot does all the work!
Danielle says
I made this and it seemed very runny. Should it be 2 cups of oatmeal? It did not look as you have pictured it.
Sarah says
At what temperature and how long did you let the oatmeal cook for, Danielle?
Danielle says
In the crockpot all night. About 8hours
Aviva says
Just tried to make this and it and though I woke up to delicious smells, it looks like brown soupy glop. So disappointed, it looked so great in your photos.
Sara says
Is it possible to do this with Old Fashioned Oatmeal instead of Steal Cut Oats?