Description
This creamy steel cut oatmeal recipe offers a warm and hearty breakfast option, cooked slowly on the stovetop to achieve a rich, satisfying texture. Made with simple ingredients including steel cut oats, water, milk, and optional additions like butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon, it’s both nutritious and versatile. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings
- Fresh fruit such as sliced bananas or berries
- Chopped nuts
- Nut butter
- Additional sweetener like honey
Instructions
- Heat liquids: In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a gentle boil over medium heat, ensuring the mixture is hot enough to cook the oats evenly.
- Add oats and salt: Stir in the steel cut oats along with the salt, which enhances flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Simmer oats: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 20–30 minutes until the oats are tender and creamy.
- Incorporate optional ingredients: Stir in butter or coconut oil for richness, along with maple syrup or brown sugar and ground cinnamon if desired for added flavor.
- Rest the oatmeal: Remove from heat and allow the oatmeal to sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly and enhance the creaminess.
- Serve and top: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, nut butter, or extra sweetener to taste.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time between 20 to 30 minutes depending on your preferred oat texture.
- For a richer, creamier consistency, substitute some or all of the water with milk.
- Leftover oatmeal can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
