Description
Hearty, creamy steel cut oats cooked to perfection for a warm and satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, nuts, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Stir in the steel cut oats and salt.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until the oats are tender and creamy.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as fruit, nuts, or sweetener.
Notes
- For creamier oats, use all milk instead of water or add a splash of cream at the end.
- Make a large batch and refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
- Customize with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg