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    Home » Breakfasts » Oatmeal » Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal Recipe

    Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal Recipe

    Published: Oct 26, 2015 · Modified: Sep 20, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal Recipe is a yummy, healthy, make-ahead breakfast that takes maple & brown sugar oatmeal up a few notches!

    Overnight Slow Cooker Pecan Pie Oatmeal

    Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal

    Poor oatmeal! It's so often thought of as a boring breakfast. But it doesn't have to be!

    Oatmeal makes a great blank canvas for your favorite flavor combos. I really like to do desert-y flavors for my oatmeal. It's a healthier way to indulge!

    This Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal takes the flavors of maple and brown sugar (think maple + brown sugar oatmeal x100) and pairs them with creamy, steel cut oats.

    Add in crunchy pecans on top for some texture and crunch, and you have a yummy breakfast that you can prep the night before and enjoy in the am!

    More crockpot oatmeal recipes!

    • Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal
    • Overnight Crock Pot German Chocolate Oatmeal
    • Overnight Crockpot Banana Bread Oatmeal

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    Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal

    Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal Recipe

    Hearty oatmeal with a sweet and crunchy topping.
    4.91 from 11 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 233kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 1 c. steel cut oats
    • 2 ¼ c. water
    • 12 oz. can evaporated skim milk
    • ¼ c. brown sugar
    • ½ tsp. maple flavor

    Topping

    • Brown sugar
    • Maple syrup
    • Chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Grease slow cooker.
    • In a large bowl, stir together oats, water, milk, brown sugar, and maple flavor.
    • Pour into slow cooker (I used a 2 quart).
    • Cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    • To serve, top with additional brown sugar, real maple syrup, and chopped pecans.

    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 197mg | 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. Dede

      March 11, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Easy & delicious!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 11, 2022 at 1:57 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Ginger

      February 27, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      I forgot to mention in a previous review, that I doubled the amount of banana for an extra boost of banana flavor and it did not effect the outcome. The oatmeal easily served 7!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 28, 2022 at 9:33 am

        Thanks for the note! I'm going to try it with extra banana the next time I make it.

        Reply
    3. Jane

      January 04, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      I would never have thought years ago when I was young that a day would come when I not only willingly ate oatmeal but enjoy it as well! lol. I tried this today with a couple small changes - I like maple syrup on pancakes and french toast but not the flavor in anything else, so what I did was add a teaspoon of cinnamon instead and then tossed in a big handfull of raisins. Tastes just like a nice warm oatmeal cookie! I was too hungry to wait long enough to get some pecans but I will try it with some in the morning!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 05, 2022 at 9:23 pm

        I'm so glad that you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Melody

      February 23, 2021 at 7:48 am

      4 stars
      Very good! Who knew maple extract existed?! I subbed in almond milk. I split liquid-half water/half almond milk, 7 cups total and it was delicious. This will be in rotation for breakfast in our home. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm

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

        Reply
    5. Cyndi

      June 14, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Can I double this and place into a larger crock pot? Will I need to adjust the cooking time?

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 15, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        I've made this recipe doubled in a 4 quart crock pot, and I didn't need to adjust the cooking time.

        Reply
    6. Ruth

      February 29, 2020 at 10:07 am

      You say overnight oatmeal, but to have it the next morning you would have to start it at 1am. No mention of this! I was thinking of having this for company but we don’t stay up that late....what’s the answer to this dilemma, besides cooking ahead and re-heating?

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 29, 2020 at 11:52 am

        The recipe was created so that one could start it before bed and then eat it in the morning. So, the recipe calls for 6-8 hours of cooking time, which is a pretty standard amount of time that most people sleep in a night. If you have a programmable slow cooker, you can simply set the cooking time and then have it switch to warm to keep it warm until you're ready to serve it.

        Reply
    7. Kimberly

      January 31, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it, so easy to make and helped keep me on track for WW while house sitting for a week. -

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 12, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. Melissa

      January 05, 2020 at 10:06 pm

      Could this be made in the instapot? If so, how would you alter the recipe? Thank in advance!~

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 06, 2020 at 10:11 am

        It can! This post talks about how to make steel cut oats in the instant pot. So, you would just need to add the brown sugar and maple flavor and topping. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    9. Patricia Williams

      September 16, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Can gluten free flour of any type be used in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 16, 2019 at 1:18 pm

        Hi! There is no flour in this recipe. =) Double check your labels to be sure, but the recipe should be gluten free as-is. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    10. LeeT

      August 30, 2019 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      This was very good and so easy. Served it with cinnamon sugar, toasted pecans and Fresh strawberries. Delicious.

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 02, 2019 at 8:58 am

        Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you liked the oatmeal. =) Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    11. Mama

      December 14, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Can I double the recipe--will it still bake in the 6-8 hour framework?

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm

        I haven't tried to double the recipe, so I'm afraid I can't say how it will work out.

        Reply
    12. Linda

      October 05, 2018 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      This oatmeal is wonderful! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 05, 2018 at 10:00 am

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

        Reply
    13. Jen

      November 15, 2017 at 6:38 am

      What is the best way to store this and then reheat it?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 15, 2017 at 8:43 am

        I store it (just the oatmeal) in a container in the fridge. I reheat it in the microwave with a little additional milk and then top it with the brown sugar and pecans.

        Reply
    14. Stan M.

      April 02, 2017 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Tried it today, and it was delicious. After the first few spoonful's I added some pieces of sliced apple and some dried maraschino cherries; not necessary but I usually put these in my "regular" oatmeal

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 03, 2017 at 9:20 am

        Thank you! I had thought about adding apple to this oatmeal, too. Sounds like I'll have to try that next time!

        Reply
    15. Michelle

      March 17, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      Can you use regular oats instead of steel cut oats?

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 17, 2017 at 8:22 pm

        No, regular oats won't work. Since the oatmeal cooks for such a long time, regular oats break down more and will end up like mush.

        Reply
    16. Lisa

      January 04, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Just curious if so I milk or almond milk is able to be used in place of the evaporated milk. Have you ever tried it?

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 05, 2017 at 4:27 pm

        I have tried dairy milk in the crock pot but found that the long cooking time can cause it to separate or curdle. I've used evaporated milk and canned coconut milk without any issues. I'm currently working on an overnight oatmeal recipe that uses almond milk. Hope that helps! =)

        Reply
      • Laurie

        October 18, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        I have used Almond Milk in my crock pot oatmeal several times with no issues.

        Reply
        • Kate

          October 18, 2018 at 7:22 pm

          Thank you! I've also used almond and cashew milks without issue. It's always helpful to hear from other people who have been successful with it, too. =)

          Reply
    17. Nancy T

      October 16, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      What is "maple flavor"? I have never seen or heard of it.

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 16, 2016 at 10:18 pm

        It's concentrated maple flavor - like an extract. It's sold with the extracts, and I've seen it called maple flavor, maple flavoring, maple extract, or mapleine. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    18. Jean

      January 19, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      I would be making this recipe just for myself. Will it be okay to cut the recipe in half? Would this reduce the cooking time? Would I be able to save the leftovers for the next day (or more?)

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 20, 2016 at 10:25 pm

        I would guess that you could cut the recipe in half. You'll just want to use a smaller slow cooker so that your crock is at least half full. I'm not sure whether you would need to reduce the cooking time, but I do know that you can save the leftovers.

        Reply
    19. Lori R.

      December 03, 2015 at 11:26 am

      How many servings does it make? Can recipe be doubled in a larger crockpot?

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 04, 2015 at 2:16 pm

        The servings are a little smaller with this, so approximately 10 servings. I haven't tried doubling it, but I would guess that it would work! Good luck!

        Reply
        • Doug

          March 25, 2017 at 11:53 am

          5 stars
          I'm a little confused: 1 cup of oats makes 10 servings?

          Reply
          • Kate

            March 25, 2017 at 12:09 pm

            It doesn't sound like much with just 1 cup of oats, but the oats absorb the liquid, and they end up filling most of my 2 quart slow cooker by the time that they're finished cooking. I believe 1/2 cup of cooked steel cut oats is the recommended serving size, and that's about what we go with.

    20. Claude

      November 03, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Looks delicious! Could I put maple syrup instead of the maple flavour? If so, how much would you suggest?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 04, 2015 at 8:40 am

        Thanks! You could, but maple flavor is very concentrated and packs a much bigger maple punch. I think if you want to skip the flavor, you're better off just topping your oatmeal with some maple syrup at the end.

        Reply

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