Breakfast Steel-Cut Oats
Submitted by cyrvyx
Hearty, chewy steel-cut oats simmered to creamy comfort in just 20 minutes. Top with butter, honey, fresh fruit, or cream for a wholesome breakfast that keeps you full all morning.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
15 minREADY
20 minSteel-cut oats have a nutty chew that rolled oats just can’t match.
This stovetop method is about as simple as cooking gets: boil water, stir in oats, simmer, done.
The result is a bowl of warm, creamy porridge with real texture and substance. It sticks with you through the morning without that mid-meeting energy crash.
Dress it up however you like. Butter and honey is classic. Fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup is hard to beat. Or go savory with a soft egg and a splash of soy sauce.
Pro Tips
- Toast the oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before simmering. This deepens the nutty flavor significantly.
- For creamier oats, swap half the water for milk or stir in a splash of cream at the end.
- Make a big batch and refrigerate portions for up to 5 days. Reheat with a little water or milk to loosen them back up.
- Add cinnamon, vanilla, or a pinch of cardamom to the simmering water for warm spice notes.
Ingredients
Directions
Bring water to a rolling boil.
Add salt; then slowly stir in oats.
Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until tender.
Serve with a pat of butter, milk or cream, and sweeten with honey, natural fruit or syrup.
Recipe on back of 24 oz. bag of Arrowhead Mills brand steel-cut oats.
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