The following is Alton Brown's Overnight Oatmeal recipe. Since you're
diluting the 1/2 cup of half-and-half with 4 cups of water, is there any
reason not to simply use, say 2.5 cups whole milk and 2 cups water, or
however the percentages work out?



Overnight Oatmeal

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours
Yield: 4 servings
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1 cup steel cut oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried figs
4 cups water
1/2 cup half-and-half

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and
let cook for 8 to 9 hours.

Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started
before you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning

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