Coconut Sugar Slow Cooker Oatmeal is a healthy, hot breakfast to wake up to. Simply add the ingredients and set your slow cooker timer the night before and a nutritious breakfast will be ready and waiting!
If you don’t have a slow cooker with a timer, cook then refrigerate the oats, and microwave to warm them when you’re ready!
COCONUT SUGAR SLOW COOKER OATMEAL
It’s very similar to regular table sugar, although it’s not as processed and contains minor amounts of nutrients. If you’re going to use coconut sugar, use it sparingly. Coconut sugar belongs in the same boat as most sugar alternatives. It’s healthier than refined sugar but definitely worse than no sugar at all.
Why coconut sugar is better than refined sugar
- Electrolytes – Coconut sugar contains potassium, magnesium, and sodium, which are all essential for regulating your body’s water content.
- Low Glycemic index – Regular table sugar has a glycemic index (GI) of 65, while coconut sugar has a GI of 35.
- Minerals – Coconut sugar contains iron, zinc, and calcium.
- Nitrogen – Nitrogen helps support the cardiovascular system and helps keep your heart healthy.
- Vitamin C supports your immune system and helps prevent you from getting sick.
- Antioxidants fight off the oxidation of cells in the body, which helps combat aging.
- Coconut sugar contains healthy fats caled Short-chain fatty acids.
- While standard table sugar is pure sucrose, coconut sugar only contains about 75 percent sucrose. The other 25 percent is composed of nutrients, fiber, and other “good stuff.”
- Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that helps keep your gut healthy, prevent colon cancer, and balance your blood sugar.
- Coconut sugar is an unprocessed product that comes straight from the coconut tree.
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COCONUT SUGAR SLOW COOKER OATMEAL
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ pinch salt
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add milk, oats, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to combine everything.
- Cook on low 3 to 4 hours or until liquid is completely absorbed by oats. Stir in sugar.
- Add any toppings you like.
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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I've always wanted to try oatmeal in the crockpot, but was afraid it would turn out over done. Yours looks great! Thank you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends this week!