You don’t have to worry about making a hot breakfast when you put this porridge in the slow cooker before bed. You’ll awaken to a cinnamon-laced, slightly sweet pot of comfort food. It’s easy to store in the refrigerator to reheat and keeps for several days. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or nut butter to boost the protein, if desired.

Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 7 hours, 10 minutes

Slow Cooker Oat Porridge With Berries

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) apple juice
• 3 cups unsweetened soy milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/2 cup millet
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

In a slow cooker, whisk together the apple juice, soy milk, cinnamon, and allspice. Add the steel-cut oats and millet and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, or until thick.

Remove the lid and stir well to redistribute the grains, then top with the raspberries and blueberries. Serve warm.

Serves: 5 | Serving Size: 1 cup porridge and berries

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 236; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 9g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 21%; Iron: 13%; Potassium: 423mg; Vitamin C: 36%

Originally published: February 16, 2020; Updated May 2026

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