Slow Cooker Maple Bacon Bowls

Steel cut oats are not as soft as other oat varieties; however, like many large grains, they benefit from a long cooking process. We recommend getting your oatmeal ready the night before so you can wake up to a delicious, hot bowl on a crisp fall morning. Make the topping mixture ahead too so it is ready to spoon on or stir into the slow cooker to also warm through. Be sure to top your bowl with any of your favourite toppings or a big spoonful of Ontario yogurt if you prefer.

  • prep time: 10 min
  • cook time: 7 hours
  • serves: 4-6

SLOW COOKER MAPLE BACON BOWLS 

  • 2 cups (500 mL) milk
  • ​2 cups (500 mL) water
  • 2 cups (500 mL) steel cut oats or large flake oats
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 8 oz (227 g) sliced bacon, chopped
  • 2 Ontario apples, cored and diced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup
  • Vanilla yogurt (if desired)

INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray. Stir together milk, water, oats and salt in the slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain all but 1 tbsp (15ml) of the bacon fat.
  • Return skillet to medium heat; add apples and cinnamon and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden and softened. Return bacon to skillet with maple syrup and toss well to coat. (Make-ahead: Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat if desired before using.)
  • Ladle oatmeal into bowls and top with bacon and apple mixture and finish with a generous spoonful of yogurt to serve, if desired.

Dried Fruit Options: Add a variety of dried fruits like chopped apricots or dates, dried blueberries or cherries. Mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top add a touch of indulgence.

Tips: If the oatmeal seems too runny after cooking in slow cooker on Low, simply turn it to High and remove lid and cook, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes or until thickened. Add a little extra sprinkle of cinnamon to your oatmeal before adding your toppings.

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING:

(1 SERVING)
Calories 410
Protein 14 g
Carbohydrates 24 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Trans Fat 4.0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 440 mg
Fibre 7 g
Sugars 24 g
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