Comments on: Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:52:22 +0000

In reply to Tamika. Thanks for the feedback and for taking the time to leave a comment and review :)

By: Tamika

Tamika — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:34:49 +0000

This is my favorite recipe for oatmeal. I did have to cut my second patch down 2 hours because the oatmeal sticking the bottom and I even used coconut oil on my first try. It was still edible, but my second time was perfect.
Being a vegetarian, I wanted something to last for a few days before starting a new recipe.
Thank you and I’ll be following your suggestions and recipes.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:07:38 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Hi Kimberly! Honestly, it will be hard to salvage, but not impossible. I would add in 1.5 more cups of regular oats, as they need less liquid than steel cut oats. I would also only cook for 1.5-2 hours on low.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:55:34 +0000

Oh no! I just saw that it needs to be steel cut oats. I just mixed up everything with rolled oats. Is there a modification I can make? Thank you!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:52:48 +0000

In reply to Jacki. Hi Jackie! I would recommend stirring in fresh chopped apples right before serving to give the oatmeal texture and keep their vibrant color. If you are desiring soft apples, peel and add as desired. Enjoy :)

By: Jacki

Jacki — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:37:25 +0000

Hi - Thank you for this.
What do you think of adding apples to this while cooking? I make oats and apples every morning and would like to try this with apples.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:36:58 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Hi Lisa! Yes, this can be frozen and I freeze it quite often myself. I like to freeze in single servings for myself, by placing the cooled oatmeal in a freezer-safe container or bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight. To reheat, place in heat-safe bowl and then reheat it in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until warmed through. Add milk to thin if desired.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 02:26:17 +0000

Can I freeze this?

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:28:45 +0000

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it and your quick response.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:56 +0000

In reply to Brooke. Hi Brooke! I am sorry but this recipe is designed for steel-cut oats. The consistency is not the same using rolled oats.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:37:32 +0000

Can this recipe be used with rolled oats? (They are NOT quick-cooking rolled oats.)

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:14:09 +0000

In reply to Sherry. Thank you so much for sharing this, Sherry! I love hearing your firefighters love it.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:43:45 +0000

I've made this multiple times. The recipe is versatile. I've made this in the slow cooker on low, on high and even on the stovetop when I was rushed for time. The results are consistent everytime. This has become a staple at our firefighter family breakfast at the hall. My Crock-Pot is literally cleaned out everytime. I even have a child that takes a bowl home for leftovers. It reheats well( just add a little extra milk or syrup). I serve it with fresh berries, granola and real maple syrup. It's become a staple here. A great option for young families that aren't into grease or bacon & egg breakfasts.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:20:38 +0000

In reply to Gina. Hi Gina! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed the oatmeal. Store the leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, adding milk of needed to thin.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:59:54 +0000

In reply to Kristen Chidsey.

Loved this recipe very delicious. How can you store the leftovers?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:55:14 +0000

In reply to LJ. Thanks for sharing.

By: LJ

LJ — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:27:44 +0000

Delicious! I added some flax seed and in morning topped with walnuts. Very satisfying!
Thank you!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:55:48 +0000

In reply to Christina Jensen. Hey there Christina! I am sorry you had this issue. And yes, the quick-cooking steel-cut oats were to blame for the consistency. However, if that is what you have on hand, let me help you put it use. Combine 2 cups of your quick-cook steel cut oats with 2 cups of water and 2 cups of milk (you won't need as much liquid) Add in 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ▢¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ cup brown sugar. Stir to combine and cook on LOW for only 2 hours. I hope that helps you not waste your ingredients and enjoy this recipe :)

By: Christina Jensen

Christina Jensen — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:06:09 +0000

I made a trial run of this, I purchased the only steel cut oats at the store. It was incredibly watery even after 8 hours. Looking at the container I do see it is '3 minute' steel cut oats. Is that why? I need this to turn out for this weekend!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:05:23 +0000

In reply to Jaclyn. Hi Jaclyn! Yes, you can double this recipe and the cooking time will remain the same.

By: Jaclyn

Jaclyn — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:01:46 +0000

We are doing "Crocktober" at work this week and this is going to be the recipe I make! Can I double it? I have an 8 quart slow cooker. Will the cooking time change?