Description
Learn how to cook creamy and wholesome steel cut oats on the stovetop for a comforting breakfast. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients and takes about 35 minutes from start to finish, resulting in a tender and naturally nutty oatmeal bowl you can customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats (gluten free, if needed)
- pinch salt (less than 1/8 tsp.)
Finishing Touches
- 1/4 cup milk (almond, cashew, or coconut milk recommended)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start By Boiling The Water. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add Oats & Salt. Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of steel cut oats and a pinch of salt (less than 1/8 tsp) to the water.
- Simmer & Stir. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and the oats are tender and creamy.
- Finish With Flavor. Stir in 1/4 cup of your choice of milk (almond, cashew, or coconut) and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add Your Favorite Goodies! Customize your steel cut oats with toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or sweeteners as desired before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten free steel cut oats if you need the recipe to be gluten free.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom of the pan.
- Add more milk if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, nuts, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- For a vegan version, be sure to use plant-based milk and no dairy add-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 91.5 mg
- Fat: 2.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.2 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
