6 cups water 
1-1/2 cups steel-cut oats 
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 
1/4 cup maple syrup 
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
1/8 teaspoon salt 
1 large apple, chopped 
Optional: Sliced apples, toasted pecans and additional maple syrup
1In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in chopped apple. If desired, top servings with apple slices, pecans and syrup.
Total Time
Prep: 10 Min. Cook: 6 Hours
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. 
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.