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Crock-Pot Coconut Cinnamon Oatmeal with Dates

Melissa Clark cooks up slow cooker coconut cinnamon oatmeal with dates and chicken and white bean chili with lemon and baby kale
TODAY Show: Melissa Clark cooks up slow cooker coconut cinnamon oatmeal with dates and chicken and white bean chili with lemon and baby kale. -- January 19, 2016Samantha Okazaki / TODAY
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Chef notes

Whether you're looking to feed a big crowd or need delicious breakfast before work, this overnight oatmeal will make mornings so much easier.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
  • 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
  • 4 cups water
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • Chopped dates, for serving
  • Yogurt or half-and-half, for serving

Preparation

In a large slow cooker, combine oats, coconut milk, water, salt, coconut, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook for 7 to 8 hours on low. To serve, scoop into bowls and top with chopped dates and yogurt or half-and-half if you like.