Description
Start your day with a hearty bowl of Perfect Steel Cut Oats, a nutritious breakfast option that combines creamy texture with rich flavor. Unlike traditional oatmeal, these steel cut oats offer a delightful chewiness and are highly adaptable to your taste. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, the possibilities for customization are endless. In just a few minutes of prep time, you can create a wholesome meal that is not only satisfying but also packed with fiber and protein. Make a large batch ahead of time, and enjoy warm bowls throughout the week for a quick and healthy breakfast solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil the water and almond milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the steel cut oats and salt.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently until desired texture is reached.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg