Slow-cooker soups and stews tend to get all the glory, but that handy appliance is just as helpful when it comes to making breakfast. Whether you're cooking for a crowd, want to make your morning meals ahead, or just need a few minutes to snooze, here are 19 breakfast recipes that are easily made in the slow cooker.
17 Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipes
Casserole is totally a legit breakfast option, and this Southwest-inspired one from Cookie Monster Cooking is a must-try.
No need for those pesky packets of oatmeal when you've got this slow-cooker oatmeal recipe from Running to the Kitchen at the ready.
This recipe from The Magical Slow Cooker transforms humble apples into a breakfast that borders on dessert.
Maple + pear + oatmeal = the perfect slow-cooker breakfast for fall, courtesy of VegKitchen.
French toast without turning on the oven? It's possible with this autumnal recipe from Dizzy Busy and Hungry.
Who says you can't have a breakfast that tastes like pumpkin AND pecan pie? This sweet slow-cooker oatmeal from Kitchen Treaty will have you thinking Thanksgiving, but we bet you'll want to eat it year 'round.
Make this scrambled tofu-and-black bean filling in the slow cooker, and whipping up these vegan breakfast burritos from Delish Knowledge will be extra easy.
Mix this apple pie slow-cooker oatmeal from A Cedar Spoon with some Greek yogurt for a sweet and protein-packed breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Carrots are perfect for breakfast because they're on the sweet side while still being good for you. This VegKitchen recipe pairs them up with cozy cardamom.
No need to slave over the stove—you can make a savory veggie omelet right in the slow cooker with this recipe from Diethood.
Put the slow-cooker—and that bag of frozen blueberries that's sitting in your freezer—to work in this sweet, vegan oatmeal.
Upgrade your slow-cooker applesauce with the help of ginger, cardamom and cloves.
Cream cheese makes this super-simple French toast recipe from Diethood extra dreamy.
Use chunky almond butter to give this crock-pot oatmeal recipe from The View From Great Island a lovely texture.
The slow cooker does pretty much everything in this vegan breakfast burrito from Healthy Slow Cooking. All you need to do is wrap it up!
You won't want to hit snooze when you have a slow cooker full of banana-spice goodness from The Lemon Bowl waiting for you in the morning.
No need to master frittata with this slow-cooker technique from Kalyn's Kitchen.
Shannon says
Thanks so much for including my recipes!
KalynsKitchen says
I love using the slow cooker for breakfast; thanks so much for including my recipe!
Marianne says
Ummm... or should I say, YUMMMMM!!! These all look amazing! I cannot wait to try them with my family - especially the chocolate cherry oatmeal. I love making sure my children eat a warm, healthy meal in the morning - these are perfect! Thanks for the recipes. 🙂