I know it sounds weird...sweet potato oatmeal. But don't knock it until you try it. I've tried pumpkin several times and I just dislike the gooey texture. The sweet potato is so much better to me.
Sweet Potato Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
4 cups of rolled oats
Water to cover oats (3-4 cups?)
1 lg can of sweet potatoes (drained and rinsed to remove the syrup)
4T cinnamon
2tsp ground clove
1 cup of fresh cranberries chopped (run roughly through the magic bullet blender)
1/2 cup xylitol - add more to taste if needed
1/4 cup Stevia in the Raw which is cup for cup (or adjust for other forms of sweetener)
Place oats in large bowl. Cover with water. While oats are absorbing water combine dry ingredients in separate bowl.
Drain and rinse sweet potatoes. Smoosh then add to oats. Chop cranberries (I tried cutting but took too long. I roughly chopped in my bullet blender).
Combine all ingredients. Taste for sweetness. Place in a Pyrex or baking pan that will fit in your slow cooker. Create a water bath with about 1/2 inch of water in bottom of slow cooker. This creates a moist creamy oatmeal. You can bake in the oven if you prefer yours that way.
Set crockpot on low for 6.5 hrs
*the Cranberry Chia Jam on Pinterest perfected this recipe! Top with 1 heaping tsp before serving. Adds the perfect tartness.
Sorry, I didn't take an after photo...we make individual servings in ziplock containers and freeze for breakfasts. Makes 16 servings.
Serve with 1 tsp of butter if you'd like.
My husband loves my crockpot baked oatmeal. It's moist and creamy. Check out the apple pie oatmeal, use any ingredients you can think of for unlimited variations.
I do enjoy pumpkin with dark chocolate - although the texture is a bit too gooey for me.
We've been on Healthy Trim Momma for about 3 weeks. This is an adjusted recipe to fit plan and keep us on track. The oatmeal is actually very filling and satisfies for hours. E's can often times leave you hungry but I find I'm satisfied until lunch.
I hope your family likes this as much as we do. It's a great way to prep ahead and stay on plan.