Steel Cut Oats with Ground Flax Seed
Start your day with a warm and nourishing bowl of Steel-Cut Oats with Ground Flaxseed, a heart-healthy, fiber-packed breakfast that’s as wholesome as it is delicious! Made with nutty steel-cut oats simmered to creamy perfection, this recipe gets a nutritional boost from ground flaxseed, which adds omega-3 fatty acids and a subtle, earthy flavor. Customize your bowl with a splash of milk—dairy or non-dairy—for extra creaminess, and finish with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, berries, nuts, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy oatmeal dish makes for a satisfying start to any morning or a comforting snack anytime. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a quick and hearty option to fuel your day with energy and nutrition.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (optional, dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 0.5 cup Fresh fruit or berries (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Nuts or seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, stir in the steel-cut oats and reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
Add the salt and stir to combine.
Cook the oats uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until the oats reach your desired texture. You may add 1 cup of milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a creamier texture, if desired.
Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the ground flaxseed.
Sweeten with honey or maple syrup, if desired, and stir to combine.
Divide the cooked oats into two bowls. Top with fresh fruit or berries, nuts, or seeds as desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your healthy bowl of steel-cut oats with ground flaxseed!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 716 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*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.
