Vegan Earl Grey Steel-Cut Oats with Rosewater (Slow Cooker)

Today I’m enjoying my tea with a bowl of Vegan Earl Grey Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats, and it’s delightful.

I adore Earl Grey tea and have it most chilly mornings. When I add vanilla nondairy milk, it becomes a London Fog experience — and it makes excellent iced tea too.

If you liked the earlier Instant Pot version, note that the Instant Pot recipe has been moved to Plant Based Instant Pot. If you’ve tried crockpot steel-cut oats and found them too soft, the Instant Pot produces a chewier texture that many prefer.

If rose flavors aren’t your thing, substitute vanilla extract. Lavender extract can also be a nice alternative.

What’s the Texture of Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats?

Steel-cut oats cooked overnight in a slow cooker break down slowly and become extra creamy. If you prefer oats with more bite, cook them in the Instant Pot for a firmer, chewier texture.

Vegan Earl Grey Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats w/ Rosewater

Yield:
2 servings

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
8 hours

Total Time:
8 hours 10 minutes

This is a variation of the original recipe adapted for a small slow cooker. If you use rooibos tea, add the tea bags directly and cook overnight. For black or green tea, warm the nondairy milk, steep the tea for the recommended time (about 4 minutes for black, 3 for green), remove the bags, and use the infused milk for the oats. Note: this recipe suits a 1½ to 2 quart slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
• 2 cups unsweetened nondairy milk
• 2 teabags Earl Grey (rooibos works for overnight cooking; black or green may over-steep)
• 1/2 teaspoon rosewater
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener of your choice

Instructions

The night before

1. Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with oil to ease cleanup.
2. Add the oats, nondairy milk, and tea bags (unless using black or green — then steep the tea in warmed milk first and discard the bags). Do not add rosewater or sweetener yet.
3. Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours overnight.

In the morning

1. Stir the oatmeal thoroughly. It may look watery at the surface but will become uniform when mixed.
2. Stir in rosewater and sweetener to taste, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
Sodium 118mg
Carbohydrates 34g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 5g
Protein 13g

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