Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal

Name: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats; 3 cups water; 2 cups milk of your choice; 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Toppings: toasted pecans, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or extra maple syrup

Wake up to a warm and hearty bowl of cozy pumpkin spice oatmeal that cooks while you sleep.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 7, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

7 hours

Total

7 hours 5 minutes

Serves

There is truly nothing better than waking up on a chilly fall morning to the smell of warm spices drifting from the kitchen. This pumpkin oatmeal is a favorite in my house because it turns a slow cooking process into a simple overnight task, saving you precious time during your busy morning routine.

Steel cut oats are the star here because they hold their texture so well compared to instant varieties. They stay delightfully chewy and nutty, making for a breakfast that keeps you full and satisfied for hours. Just stir everything together in your slow cooker before you head to bed, and you will have a nutritious meal waiting when the sun comes up.

🧺 Ingredients

1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
3 cups water
2 cups milk of your choice
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings: toasted pecans, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or extra maple syrup

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Lightly grease your slow cooker insert with a little cooking spray or butter to make cleanup easier.
2
Combine the oats, water, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, flaxseed meal, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into the slow cooker.
3
Stir everything well until the pumpkin is fully incorporated into the liquids.
4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7 hours, or cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours if you are short on time.
5
Once finished, give the oatmeal a quick stir to combine any separated liquids and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you are ready for a second bowl, just add a splash of milk or water and heat it up in the microwave or on the stove until warm. The oatmeal thickens as it sits, so the extra liquid helps keep it creamy.

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