Crock Pot Almond Date Oatmeal

I pretty much love oatmeal in all forms—from quick microwave bowls to overnight oats, to baked slow cooker oatmeal, to cookies, muffins and even cake. And this lightly sweetened almond date oatmeal slowly cooked in the crock pot is no exception.

Four common ingredients (along with some water) and a few hours cooking time are all that's needed for a big batch of porridge-style oatmeal that reheats well.

I love fresh berries with my oatmeal (blueberries, black berries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.), but if fresh fruit isn't an option, I'll go for a sprinkle of raisins or dried cranberries and maybe even a little shredded coconut.

Almond date oatmeal with fresh blueberries

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Crock Pot Oatmeal?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 160 calories.

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How to Make Almond Date Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Ready to make oatmeal

Step 2: Add all ingredients to slow cooker

Adding the oats, Grape Nuts, dates and almonds to the slow cooker

and stir to combine. (And yes, I had to switch to a larger slow cooker since my 2-Quart wasn't quite large enough.) Unfortunately I didn't realize this until I had added all the ingredients. It helps to thoroughly read the recipe before getting started!

Stir to mix well before cooking

Step 3: Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours, or until done to desired consistency.

Step 4: Serve with additional milk (dairy or non-dairy) and fresh fruit, if desired.

Slow cooker almond date oatmeal

Step 5: Store any leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

The chopped dates add a natural sweetness along with additional fiber. To get to ¼ cup, the number of dates needed will vary based on size and type. I really like the Medjool Dates from Costco—they are generally a bit larger and mostly still very moist and chewy.

Whole Medjool Dates

Serving Suggestions

• Drizzle with a little pure maple syrup, or honey, for a little more sweetness.
• Top with your favorite fresh fruit, or chopped dried fruit.
• Stir in a little milk (dairy or non-dairy) to preferred consistency.

Slow cooker almond date oatmeal and fresh berries

Ways to Use Leftover Oatmeal

Divide leftovers into individual servings, perfect for quick and healthy breakfasts all week long.

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Crock Pot Almond Date Oatmeal

Naturally sweetened, this simple almond date oatmeal makes 8 hearty servings and reheats well for a quick breakfast any day of the week!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 10 mins

Servings (adjustable): 8

Calories: 160

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups uncooked rolled oats
• ▢ ½ cup GrapeNuts cereal
• ▢ ½ cup sliced almonds
• ▢ ¼ cup dates, pitted and chopped
• ▢ 4 cups water

Instructions

• Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
• Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Cook on LOW 4-6 hours, or until done to desired consistency.
• Serve with additional milk (dairy or non-dairy) and fresh fruit, if desired.
• Store any leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Equipment

4-Quart Slow Cooker

Chef Knife

Cereal Bowls

Recipe Notes

The chopped dates add a natural sweetness along with additional fiber. To get to ¼ cup, the number of dates needed will vary based on size and type. I really like the Medjool Dates I get at Costco—they are generally a bit larger and mostly still very moist and chewy.

Serving size: ⅛th recipe

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4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Almond Date Oatmeal

Amount Per Serving (1 /8th recipe)

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 4g16%

Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond oatmeal, date oatmeal, oatmeal with grapenuts

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Recipe source: Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly: Healthy, Low-Fat Recipes for Your Slow Cooker (affiliate link) by Phyllis Pellman Good

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

If you like this slow cooked oatmeal, you might also like:

• Simple Slow Cooker Baked Oatmeal
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