Description
This simple and comforting steel cut oats recipe is cooked on the stovetop to create a creamy, hearty breakfast. Made with water, steel cut oats, a pinch of salt, and finished with milk and vanilla, it’s perfect for a warm start to your day. Customize with your favorite toppings for added flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 recommended)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start By Boiling The Water: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add Oats & Salt: Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of steel cut oats and a tiny pinch of salt (less than 1/8 teaspoon) to the pot.
- Simmer & Stir: Reduce the heat to low and let the oats cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed and the oats are tender.
- Finish With Flavor: Stir in 1/4 cup of your choice of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then remove the pot from heat.
- Add Your Favorite Goodies: Customize your oats with toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, or maple syrup as desired.
Notes
- Use gluten free steel cut oats if you need a gluten free recipe.
- Cook the oats low and slow for creaminess, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust milk amount to achieve your preferred creaminess.
- Try toppings like fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat with a splash of milk to restore 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
