What You’ll Need
- Old-fashioned rolled oats. Use 2 cups for a soft, creamy oatmeal with some texture.
- Frozen blueberries. Add 2 cups straight from the freezer.
- Water. Use 4 cups to cook the oats, plus a splash of hot water at serving time if you prefer a looser consistency.
- Brown sugar and cinnamon. Use ⅓ cup packed brown sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
How to Layer Blueberry Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker
Spread the oats in the bottom of a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional salt over the oats, then scatter the blueberries on top. Pour the water gently over and around the berries. Leave the layers undisturbed until the oats are cooked.
How Long to Cook Rolled Oats
Cover and cook on LOW for up to 6–8 hours. The first time you make it, check around 4 hours if you can. Some slow cookers soften rolled oats sooner, and a full overnight cook gives them a softer texture. The oatmeal is ready when the oats are tender and the blueberries have released their juices.
How to Serve Blueberry Oatmeal
Stir well to distribute the berries and their juices. If the oatmeal is thicker than you like, stir in a splash of hot water or milk. Serve hot with a little extra cinnamon or maple syrup if desired.
Slow Cooker Amish Blueberry Oatmeal
Creamy rolled oats with blueberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cook time — Up to 6–8 hours on LOW. Check around 4 hours if possible.
- Servings — 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- 4 cups water
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt, optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease the insert of a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with butter or cooking spray if desired.
- Spread the dry oats evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional salt.
- Scatter the frozen blueberries over the oats. Pour the water gently over and around the berries.
- Cover and cook on LOW for up to 6–8 hours, until the oats are tender. Check around 4 hours if possible, especially the first time you make it.
- Stir the oatmeal well. Thin with a little hot water or milk if desired, then serve hot.