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Slow Cooker Oatmeal

By Cathe Olson Author of Simply Natural Baby Food available at www.simplynaturalbooks.com
Moderator of Mothering's Nutrition and Good Eating Discussion Forum

You'll love waking up to this creamy cereal. You may need to alter the amount of water slightly to work with your slow cooker.


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1 cup rolled oats
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and set to low. Cook overnight (10 to 12 hours).

Makes 3 to 4 servings

Variation: Substitute steel cut oats for rolled oats and use 4 1/2 to 5 cups water.