Vegan Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Chives

medium cloves garlic, separated from the bulb and peeled

red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces*

olive oil + more for serving if desired

salt + additional salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

vegetable broth

– 3/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Original Almondmilk

chopped fresh chives + more for topping

Vegan buttery spread for topping (optional)

-quart or larger slow cooker