The trick for a hot breakfast is using the crock with a water bath. When setting up the night before make sure all liquids are cold. This slows the cooking time down. Use 2 cup mason jars and if the jars are hitting the lid put a ring of tinfoil around the lid to keep a tight seal. Set the crock on low for 8 hours.
For oatmeal use steel cut oats, 1/4 cup. Then 1 cup of liquid. This can be milk, almond milk, water (I like to use half almond, half water). Then add anything like: 1/2 banana; apple slices and cinnamon; any berries; dried fruit; spices; or even a teaspoon of butter. I also like to add a tablespoon of peanut butter in the morning, or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
For grits use old fashion, 1/4 cup. Then add 1 1/4 cup liquid. Water, broth, milk or a little of each works well. Some bits of country ham and handful of cheese cubes is always a hit. So are sausage left over from dinner.
For best portability use a beer cozy around the mason jar. This will keep the breakfast warm in the car or at the office.
Veronica
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