Ingredients

1

cup steel-cut oats

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/8

teaspoon salt

3 1/4

cups water

1/2

cup half-and-half

1/2

cup diced dried fruits and raisins (from 7-oz bag)

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3

cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Preparation

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place oats, brown sugar and salt in slow cooker. Cover with water and half-and-half. Stir to mix slightly.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.

Stir in dried fruits and cinnamon. Top with walnuts.