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Traditional and tasty, these steel-cut oats will be sure to give your kids the energy to play with all those new toys throughout the day.
No-Stick Steel-Cut Oats
Recipe by Karen Bellessa Petersen
- 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
- 1/4 cup pearl barley (regular not quick-cooking)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 3/4 cup water
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, milk, nuts, raisins etc.
Spray an oven safe dish that fits into your 5-7 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place all ingredients inside dish and stir to combine.
Place dish directly inside slow cooker insert. (you do not need to add any water to the bottom of the slow cooker) Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for about 7-9 hours.
Remove dish carefully and serve with desired toppings.
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