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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I do sometimes soak, but more from a nutrient perspective than making the cooking time go faster. (http://http://thenourishinghome.com/...mal-nutrition/)

The crock pot oats are so nice and the smell in the house in the morning is dreamy.

I usually make a big batch so it cooks better with the long slow cook. It reheats nicely on the stove top for a few days after.

So I usually do 2-3 c dry/soaked oats to 6-8 c liquid. I usually do half water and half almond milk. Add in your spices, and things like dry cranberries, raisins, dry apricots, etc. Give it a stir. Set on low and let it go for 6-8 hours.

Top with nuts, seeds, banana, etc.

I usually sweeten with a little bit of raw honey because we have bees and thus we have an abundance of honey. If I'm not using that though I like to stir in a little molasses or good dark maple syrup.

Fresh honey!! Oh you are living a charmed life!