Crockpot Steel Cut Oats

For the Original Version:
0 Spray your crockpot really well with oil or rub in butter or coconut oil. You want to make sure it doesn't stick!
1 Next, pour in all your ingredients and give them a good mix. If you like your oats creamier, do 3 cups water & almond milk. If you like them a little thicker, do 2½ cups water & almond milk.
2 Cook on the low setting for 2-3 hours until your oats are creamy and thick.
3 Let it cool completely and store in a container in the fridge.
4 They will harden up a bit in the fridge. In the morning, I would scoop out about 1 cup of oats or a little more and warm them on the stovetop!
5 When I warm them, I add in a little more liquid until my desired consistency and usually about 2 tbsp protein powder. I love adding protein & it gives it a cake-like consistency but you can also skip this no problem (favorite proteins listed below!)
6 I topped mine with fruit, nut butter, and some seeds! Feel free to top with a little honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar too!
For the Apple Pie Version: 
9 Follow the exact same ingredients and instructions for the original version. All that is different is you add in the apple pie ingredients as well. Apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Cook the same and enjoy!
10 Note: I only did 2 tbsp maple syrup because I always love drizzling with more. If you'd like it a little sweeter, you can use ¼ cup instead.