Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups steel cut oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins                         
• 1 cup dried figs(optional)
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
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Directions

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let cook for 8 to 9 hours.
Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.

** Feel free to add anything to your oatmeal; nuts, chopped apples, dried fruit of any kind.**
Enjoy, and there is enough left over to put in containers , ready to microwave and take to work each morning.