Slow Cooker Irish Oatmeal with Bananas and Berries

By sandiB2010

Simply combine oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and bananas in your slow cooker, and eight hours later, wake up to a sweet and spiced hearty breakfast. Top with fresh bananas or berries to your liking.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 3 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed, plus more for topping
• Fresh berries, for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and bananas with 5 1/2 cups water in the slow cooker. Stir to mix evenly.

Cover with a lid and cook on low until the oats soften, 6 to 8 hours. Before serving, remove the lid and let the oatmeal cool slightly before stirring. Adjust seasonings, as needed.

Serve in bowls topped with fresh berries and banana slices.