Heart Healthy Steel Cut Oatmeal with Choice of Variations
Start your day off right with this wholesome and customizable Heart Healthy Steel Cut Oatmeal! Packed with the nutty richness of steel-cut oats simmered in a blend of water and creamy unsweetened almond milk, this recipe offers a warm and satisfying base that’s perfect for any breakfast table. Enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and optional maple syrup, it’s a naturally delicious and nutritious choice. The real star? Its versatility! Choose from four tempting variations—Fruity Blend, Nutty Boost, Superfood Energy, or Tropical Twist—to suit your mood and nutritional needs. Ready in just 30 minutes, this high-fiber, plant-based oatmeal is an excellent option for busy mornings, offering heart-healthy comfort with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel cut oats
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Pure maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
Add the water, almond milk, and salt to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the steel-cut oats.
Simmer the oats, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan, for about 20-25 minutes or until the oats reach your desired level of creaminess and texture.
Stir in the ground cinnamon and optional maple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Divide the oatmeal into bowls and serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
