Description
Learn how to cook creamy and comforting steel cut oats on the stovetop with this simple recipe. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, these oats are cooked until tender and finished with milk and vanilla for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats (gluten free, if needed)
- pinch salt (less than 1/8 tsp)
- 1/4 cup milk (almond, cashew, or coconut milk preferred, plus more as desired)
- 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 to the saucepan.
- Simmer & Stir. Reduce heat to low and cook the oats for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and the oats are tender.
- Finish With Flavor. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add Your Favorite Goodies! Customize your oats with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or sweeteners for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use gluten free steel cut oats if you require a gluten free diet.
- For creamier oats, add a bit more milk after cooking.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent oats from sticking to the pan.
- Add toppings like cinnamon, honey, berries, or nuts for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 recipe (about 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
