Description
Start your morning right with Perfect Steel Cut Oats, a nutritious and hearty breakfast option that promises to kickstart your day with energy and flavor. This creamy oatmeal is never mushy, allowing you to enjoy its delightful texture while customizing it with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re rushing through a busy weekday or indulging in a leisurely weekend brunch, you’ll find this recipe both satisfying and easy to prepare. With wholesome ingredients and endless variations, it’s the ideal base for a nutritious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup almond milk (or other milk)
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil the water and almond milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add the steel cut oats and salt. Stir well and reduce to a low simmer.
- Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until you reach your desired texture.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Serve warm, topped with your choice of fresh fruits, nuts, or seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg