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    Home » Breakfasts » Oatmeal » Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal

    Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal

    Published: Aug 25, 2014 · Modified: Oct 17, 2018 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal takes just a few minutes to prep, and then you wake up to a hot, healthy breakfast. A bowl of Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal next to a spoon, a banana, and a bowl of brown sugar

    It's that time of year, and back to school means busy mornings. When I was in school, it seemed like there was never enough time for breakfast. I usually just grabbed whatever was handy or ate something on the way out the door.

    A bowl of Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal topped with fresh banana slices and chopped pecans

    I wish that I had known about overnight recipes back then! This Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal just takes a few minutes to throw together at night.

    The great thing about slow cooker oatmeal is that you can let your crock pot cook it while you sleep, and then, it's ready in the morning.

    Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal

    Just slice up a banana, throw on some brown sugar and nuts, and you have a yummy, healthy breakfast.

    More crock pot oatmeal recipes!

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    Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal

    Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal

    Good-for-you breakfast that cooks while you sleep.
    4.75 from 4 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups steel cut oats
    • 6 cups water
    • 12 oz. can evaporated skim milk
    • 1 cup mashed banana
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Brown sugar
    • Sliced bananas
    • Chopped pecans or walnuts

    Instructions

    • Grease slow cooker.
    • In a large bowl, stir together oats, water, milk, banana, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    • Pour into slow cooker.
    • Cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    • To serve, top (in order) with brown sugar, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts.

    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Ginger

      February 27, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      I was in charge of breakfast for a “girl’s weekend” at my friend’s cabin. I was nervous making a recipe I’d never made for a group but there was nothing to fear! The oatmeal came out perfect and was a huge hit! Ours cooked for the full 8 hours and was a good consistency. I was asked by several to share the recipe. I’ll definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 28, 2022 at 9:32 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that it worked out well!

        Reply
    2. Holly

      March 26, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Super yum! I made this for breakfast for the week and even had some for dinner tonight as a quick meal while my husband was out of town. I am enjoying this recipe very much, thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 26, 2019 at 6:53 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that! One of my favorite things about this oatmeal is that is reheats well. =) Thanks for taking the time to comment!

        Reply
    3. Dorothy

      March 03, 2019 at 11:07 pm

      Hi Kate:
      I have a problem with the texture of cooked oats. Just can't stomach them. Trying to find a recipe for Banana Bread made with steel-cut-quick oats. Could you help me out?
      Dorothy

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 04, 2019 at 10:02 am

        Hi, Dorothy! Have you tried using toasted oats instead? The only recipe that I found was this one that uses steel cuts oats in the streusel - recipe here.

        Reply
    4. Chelsi

      November 30, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      Just curious what size crockpot this fills? I'm looking to make breakfast for about 14 people. Could this easily be doubled in one crockpot? And have you ever tried gluten free steel cut oats?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 30, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        I use a 2 quart crock pot, and it's full. I think you could easily double the recipe in a larger crock pot. I have! I haven't noticed any difference in the way that the oatmeal comes out when using gf vs non-gf oats. Hope that helps! =)

        Reply
    5. Linda

      October 05, 2018 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful oatmeal recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 05, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you like it! And thanks for coming back to comment! =)

        Reply
    6. Li

      March 20, 2017 at 11:53 am

      Would rolled oats be a possible substitute for the steel cut oats?

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 20, 2017 at 2:34 pm

        Unfortunately, no. The rolled oats break down too much during the extended cooking time, and you'd just be left with mush.

        Reply
    7. Roxy

      December 23, 2016 at 6:42 am

      4 stars
      I'm a single person so I made this recipe and cut all ingredients in half. Came out good. Not too think. Not really runny. Didn't have much burnt oatmeal like other.
      I'm trying to figure out What To add To make it a bit sweeter but still healthy. I made about 1.5c in my bowl of oatmeal and prob added little under 1/4c dark brown sugar but it's still not sweet. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

        One thing that I've found is that if you add the sugar to the cooked oatmeal, you get more bang for your buck. I find that I have to add quite a bit more sugar if I add the sugar before it cooks to make it taste as sweet.

        You also could try adding a drizzle of honey to the finished oatmeal. Honey is 4x sweeter than sugar and has some good benefits to it.

        Reply
      • Ruth

        December 03, 2017 at 8:31 pm

        Try agave nectar or raw honey

        Reply
    8. Jennifer

      August 06, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Can I put the nuts in with all the other ingredients or does it have to be when its done?

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 07, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        If you put the nuts in while the oatmeal cooks, they will soften. I like to add them at the end so that they stay crunchy.

        Reply
    9. Maddie

      December 11, 2015 at 2:54 am

      I made this tonight and it was really funny and soupy almost like there was too much water. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 11, 2015 at 9:49 am

        Hmmm, mine is always really thick, so I'm not sure! Did you happen to use regular oats instead of steel cut oats?

        Reply
        • Maddie

          December 15, 2015 at 7:52 pm

          I did use instant oatmeal I realized. Could I still make this? Maybe keep it on warm?

          Also, is there a way to make this in a glass bowl inside the crockpot? Do I need to add water to the bottom?

          Reply
          • Kate

            December 15, 2015 at 10:05 pm

            I've never made instant oatmeal in the crock pot. I saw a recipe the other day for something that kept the slow cooker on warm the whole time to keep from overcooking it, so maybe that would work for your instant oats? I've also never used a glass bowl in my slow cooker. If you give it a try, please let me know how it works out. Good luck! =)

    10. Lisa

      November 01, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      how much brown sugar ? No measurement.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 02, 2015 at 12:39 am

        Yes, there's no measurement for the brown sugar. Just use the amount that you prefer to taste.

        Reply
    11. Briana

      October 08, 2015 at 12:41 am

      This is one of our family favorites! My "non-breakfast eating" husband even makes sure he gets a bowl before work! Now if only I could find a Pyrex bowl that would fit in my cooker...
      I also have my husband turn it to warm about 6 hours in. By the time my son and I get up (around hour #8) it's perfect for him! Solid enough for a 2 yr old to scoop it :) I usually add a bit of milk to it too. So good ❤️

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 08, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        I'm so glad that you and your family enjoy the oatmeal! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! =)

        Reply
    12. Terri Hayes

      May 11, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      If you find that the oatmeal is overcooked by morning, try placing all ingredients in a large pyrex measuring cup. Place the measuring cup in the slow cooker, and add boiling water to about halfway up the pyrex measuring cup, to create a hot water bath. Your oatmeal won't scorch, and clean-up is much easier.

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 12, 2015 at 10:45 am

        What a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing it! =)

        Reply
      • Ora

        November 14, 2016 at 12:25 pm

        I like this recommendation... I have always found that I lost a lot of oatmeal cause it would stick to the side... Now to see if my large measuring cup fits in my slow cooker!!! Thanks for this comment!

        Reply
    13. Tawnia

      April 29, 2015 at 9:42 am

      I made this lady night. The oatmeal does taste good but it does not taste like banana bread. And the oatmeal always ends up over cooked and goopy. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Tawnia

        April 29, 2015 at 9:44 am

        Sorry, I made this last night not lady night.

        Reply
      • Kate

        April 29, 2015 at 12:00 pm

        I'm sorry that you don't think that it has a banana bread taste to it. Wattage on slow cookers can vary, so if it's ending up overcooked, you may need to decrease the cooking time. Could you tell me more about how it's goopy? I think of runny, but I'm not sure how it could be overcooked and runny.

        Reply
    14. Ora

      April 23, 2015 at 5:02 am

      I was a lot apprehensive when I decided to make this... But waking up this morning to the smell of this oatmeal cooking was amazing!!!! I just had a little taste of it and with the brown sugar and the nuts I think it will be amazing!!! I had done a previous slowcooker oatmeal recipe that did not turn too well!

      Thank you for the recipe! :)

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 24, 2015 at 11:42 pm

        I'm so glad that you liked it! =)

        Reply
    15. Jen

      April 16, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      This looks so yummy! Can't wait to make it for my family. How many servings does it make?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 17, 2015 at 10:58 am

        Thanks! =) I've never measured it out for an exact serving amount, but it makes about 6-8 servings.

        Reply
        • Jen

          April 17, 2015 at 2:25 pm

          Perfect. Thank you!

          Reply
          • Kate

            April 17, 2015 at 4:25 pm

            Any time! =)

    16. sandra

      March 28, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Will almond or organic soy milk work also? I don't believe in animal milk and some people are lactose intolerant.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 28, 2015 at 12:21 pm

        The reason that I call for evaporated milk is because it can stand up to cooking over a long period of time without curdling or separating. I have used canned coconut milk (lite is fine) in the crock pot, and it works well.

        I use refrigerated almond, cashew, and coconut milk in a variety of recipes; however, I haven't tried them in a recipe like this, so I can't say how they would work.

        Reply
    17. Annie @ Annie's Noms

      March 03, 2015 at 11:21 am

      LOVE this recipe!! I'm loving oats for breakfast at the moment and I'm always looking for new recipes to switch things up - going to have to try these! Although, I'm fairly sure I'll be picking at them all day, so they'll probably be gone by breakfast!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 03, 2015 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks so much! =)

        Reply
    18. Stephanie

      February 11, 2015 at 8:05 am

      If I don't have evaporated milk can I use regular skim milk?

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 11, 2015 at 9:52 am

        I'm sorry, but I wouldn't. The reason that I use evaporated milk is because it can stand up to the hours of cooking without curdling or separating. Regular milk just doesn't usually stand up well in the crock pot for long periods.

        Reply
        • Heather

          February 16, 2015 at 10:57 pm

          What about using full fat canned coconut milk?

          Reply
          • Kate

            February 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

            I've used lite coconut milk in another overnight oatmeal recipe, and it worked really well. I haven't tried full fat, but I would guess that it would work, too.

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