Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker.
3. Stir, cover, and cook on low for approx. 7 hours (slow cooker times can vary).
4. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired.
5. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.
6. To reheat single servings: put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl.
7. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk.
8. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir.
9. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.