Perfect Crock Oatmeal

A healthy breakfast for the whole family that is quick, nutritious and portable. 

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