Overnight Oatmeal

So, I decided to try out AB's overnight oatmeal. I did not have dried cranberries or dried figs on hand. I decided to substitute dried dates. 

I've made this oatmeal in the past and did not have great results. The reason: I think this recipe is formulated for older crockpots. I've noticed that newer crockpots seem to heat much hotter than the older ones. I had to chisel the first attempt out of the crock. 

This time, I decided I'd put the ingredients in a ceramic bowl and put the bowl in the crock. Then, fill the crock about half full of water. Set for 8 hours and.....

Well, it is tasty. But, the dried fruit all but disintegrated. Which I do not consider good eats. The integrity of the steel-cut oats was great. Still had just a bit of solidity to them.

I will revisit this recipe once more. I think I'll add more water and set the slow cooker for 10 hours. If it still fails, I'll consider this a lost cause...unless any of you readers out there have some better advice.

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Oat Waffles

Very tasty and easy to make. These have a crispy exterior, yet tender interior.

I have only one regret and it is that I don't have a standard waffle iron. For years I wanted a Belgian waffle iron but now find that it's just too much waffle for me. But that is no reflection of this recipe. You should follow the link and make them yourself.

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