Description
Learn how to cook creamy and wholesome steel cut oats on the stovetop with this simple and comforting recipe. Perfect for a nourishing breakfast, these oats are made with water, a pinch of salt, and finished with your choice of milk and vanilla for added flavor.
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 preferred, plus more as desired)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start By Boiling The Water: Bring the 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add Oats & Salt: Once boiling, stir in the 1 cup steel cut oats and a tiny pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.
- Simmer & Stir: Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and the oats become tender and creamy.
- Finish With Flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of your preferred milk along with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to enhance the taste and creaminess.
- Add Your Favorite Goodies: Customize your bowl with favorite toppings such as fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, honey, or spices for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use gluten free steel cut oats if you need a gluten free option.
- Adjust the milk quantity to reach your desired creaminess.
- Stirring occasionally during simmering prevents oats from sticking to the pan.
- Add toppings like berries, sliced bananas, almonds, or a drizzle of maple syrup for variety.
- For a richer texture, you can substitute some water with milk if desired.
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
