

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.

Crockpot Southwest Breakfast Casserole Casserole is totally a legit breakfast option, and this Southwest-inspired one from Cookie Monster Cooking is a must-try. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Steel-Cut Oatmeal 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. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Baked Apples This recipe from The Magical Slow Cooker transforms humble apples into a breakfast that borders on dessert. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Maple Pear Oatmeal Maple + pear + oatmeal = the perfect slow-cooker breakfast for fall, courtesy of VegKitchen. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple French Toast French toast without turning on the oven? It's possible with this autumnal recipe from Dizzy Busy and Hungry. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Crock Pot Overnight Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal 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. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos 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. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal 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. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole This crock-pot quiche from That Girl Shannon has a delicious hash brown crust. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Carrot Cardamom Oatmeal 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. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Crockpot Cinnamon Coffee Cake Coffee cake is a great go-to breakfast for a crowd, and this slow-cooker version from That Girl Shannon is easy as pie (cake?). Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Veggie Omelette No need to slave over the stove—you can make a savory veggie omelet right in the slow cooker with this recipe from Diethood. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Oatmeal with Blueberries Put the slow-cooker—and that bag of frozen blueberries that's sitting in your freezer—to work in this sweet, vegan oatmeal. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Chai-Spiced Pear Applesauce Recipe Upgrade your slow-cooker applesauce with the help of ginger, cardamom and cloves. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Crockpot Creamy Banana French Toast Cream cheese makes this super-simple French toast recipe from Diethood extra dreamy. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Almond Butter Honey Crockpot Oatmeal Use chunky almond butter to give this crock-pot oatmeal recipe from The View From Great Island a lovely texture. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burritos 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! Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up:

Slow Cooker Banana Nut Oatmeal 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. Get the recipe here → More from this Round-Up: