Description
A simple and comforting recipe for cooking steel cut oats on the stovetop, perfect for a hearty and wholesome breakfast. This recipe uses basic ingredients and offers a creamy texture with added vanilla and milk for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats (gluten free, if needed)
- pinch salt
- 1/4 cup milk (almond, cashew, or coconut)
- 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 to prepare for the oats.
- Add Oats & Salt. Once the water is boiling, add the steel cut oats and a tiny pinch of salt (less than 1/8 teaspoon) to enhance the flavor.
- Simmer & Stir. Reduce the heat to low and cook the oats for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and the oats are tender but still chewy.
- Finish With Flavor. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, then remove the saucepan from the heat to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Your Favorite Goodies! Top your oats with fruits, nuts, sweeteners, or any toppings you prefer before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten free steel cut oats if you require a gluten free diet.
- Adjust cooking time if you prefer softer or firmer oats.
- Experiment with different plant-based milks such as almond, cashew, or coconut for creaminess and flavor variation.
- Adding a pinch of salt enhances the oats’ natural flavor.
- Top with fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, or sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for variety.
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
