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+# Apple Cinnamon Slow Cooker Oatmeal
+
+**Source:** @theminimedietitian  
+**Suitable for:** Babies 6mo+ (see notes below)
+
+You'll also wake up to a house smelling like apple cinnamon 🍎🍂 goodness!
+
+---
+
+## Ingredients
+
+* **1 large apple** (or 2 small), diced *(Honeycrisp recommended)*
+* **2 cups** rolled oats
+* **3 cups** milk of choice
+* **1 Tbsp** honey
+* **2/3 cup** unsweetened applesauce
+* **1 1/2 tsp** vanilla extract
+* **1 Tbsp** cinnamon
+
+---
+
+## Instructions
+
+### Overnight Method (Slow Cooker)
+1. Coat the crock pot with non-stick spray.
+2. Combine all ingredients in the crock pot.
+3. Cover and set to **"Keep Warm"** for **8–9 hours** overnight.
+
+### Daytime Meal-Prep Option
+* Cook on **Low** for **2–3 hours**.  
+* *Note:* Reduce milk by **1/2 cup** (use 2 1/2 cups total) for this method.
+
+---
+
+## Tips & Serving Suggestions
+
+* **Consistency:** Add a few splashes of milk when ready if the oatmeal is too dry or thick once done (and when reheating!).
+* **Toppings:** Top with almond butter or chopped pecans for adults/older kids, or mix nut butter directly into the oatmeal for little ones.
+
+---
+
+## 👶 Baby-Friendly Modifications (6mo+)
+* **Under 9 months:** Remove skin from apples and consider mashing apple chunks into the oats.
+* **Under 12 months:** Omit honey.