Busy or not, there’s no better feeling than waking up to a ready-to-eat hot breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey meal bake together overnight.

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup steel-cut oats
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; sprinkle with pecans.

Yield: 6 servings.