Savor the Flavor: Irresistible Pumpkin Oatmeal in a Crock-Pot

Ingredients

• Spritz of cooking spray
• 2 cups of hearty steel-cut oats
• 1/2 cup of sweet light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of aromatic cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon of spicy nutmeg
• 1 cup of wholesome canned pumpkin
• 6 cups of fresh water
• 1 cup of creamy fat-free half-and-half
• 1 cup of plump raisins
• 1 teaspoon of fragrant vanilla extract
• For the topping:
• 2 tablespoons of rich light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of sweet light brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons of crunchy chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped walnuts

Step 1

Prepare your small slow cooker by spraying a light coat of cooking spray inside. In a large bowl, combine oats, half a cup of brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a dash of nutmeg. Add the pumpkin and gradually mix in water and half-and-half. Toss in some raisins and a touch of vanilla extract for extra flavor.

Step 2

Transfer the oat mixture into the slow cooker using a ladle. Let it cook on Low heat until the oats are tender and creamy, which should take around 7 and a half to 8 and a half hours.

Step 3

Once ready, garnish the oatmeal with 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, along with 5 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon of chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch.