This turned out really well. You know I don’t always like oatmeal in the crock, but this was good.

Strawberry Vanilla Oats

1 c. steel cut oats
4 c. water
1 TB brown sugar
3 TB Splenda
1 TB vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 c. chopped frozen strawberries

Spray 2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add oats, water, brown sugar, Splenda and vanilla. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Fold in frozen strawberries.

Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 178 Calories; 3g Fat (13.3% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 8mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.