Description
A comforting and simple recipe for creamy steel cut oats cooked on the stovetop, perfect for a nourishing breakfast with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats (gluten free, if needed)
- pinch salt
Finishing Touches
- 1/4 cup milk (almond, cashew, or coconut milk preferred)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start By Boiling The Water. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add Oats & Salt. When the water is boiling, add the steel cut oats and a tiny pinch (less than 1/8 tsp) of salt.
- Simmer & Stir. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until most of the water is absorbed and the oats are tender.
- Finish With Flavor. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Add Your Favorite Goodies! Customize your oats by adding toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or sweeteners.
Notes
- This cozy steel-cut oats recipe can be tailored with your favorite toppings like berries, honey, nuts, or cinnamon.
- Use gluten-free oats if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred creaminess.
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
