Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Crockpot Style

So, as I stated before I am working on eating healthier.  I am CONSTANTLY on the go.  The quicker I can get breakfast made, or have it pre-prepared the better!  That is what is great about this recipe.  Although it made a bunch, and I am just one person.  I forgot it was in the crockpot after I came home, and I only ended up with one more serving, because it ended up burning from setting too long.  

You could most likely freeze the excess amount in serving sizes.  I am still new to the freezing concepts.  I would imagine the night before take out a serving and let it thaw in the refrigerator.  I used old-fashioned oats this time, next time I want to try steel-cut oats.  I might even add chia seed just to add some extra health benefits.  Chia seed health benefits  gives information about the various benefits provided.  

Anywho you're probably tired of my rambling and waiting for the recipe.  Oh, try using ziplist.com to save your recipes.  In the end its a HUGE time saver!  It has a meal planner, creates shopping lists off your recipes, and stores your recipes.  AMAZING!

Apple Cranberry Oatmeal (Crockpot Style)

6 cups of water

3 cups of old-fashioned oats

2 apples (chop and peel them)  (This is going to seem like a lot of apples, trust me)

3/4 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

Brown Sugar or Honey to taste (Added prior to serving)

1.  I haven't tried the liners by Reyonds yet, but you could use these, or just spray the crockpot with a cooking spray.  This avoids oatmeal sticking.

2.  Mix the ingredients from the water-salt.   Place the lid on the crockpot, and place on a low setting for 6-8 hours.  (I did 8 hours)

3.  Serve.  (Plain it didn't taste good, but the first time I added brown sugar, and the second I tried honey.  The honey was my favorite.  

One serving has about 250 calories.  

Next time I make it, I'll try and get pictures.