Stovetop Steel Cut Oats
Start your morning with comforting and nutritious stovetop steel-cut oats, a hearty breakfast that’s as delicious as it is wholesome. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including nutty steel-cut oats, water, and a pinch of salt, this recipe delivers warm, perfectly creamy oatmeal in just 30 minutes. For added indulgence, stir in milk during cooking, and customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. This classic stovetop method ensures a rich, chewy texture that store-bought instant oats just can’t match. Whether you prefer it plain or loaded with toppings, this recipe is the ultimate way to elevate your breakfast game with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the steel-cut oats and salt.
3. Allow the oats to simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 20 minutes.
4. For creamier oats, stir in the milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking time and continue to cook until the mixture reaches your desired thickness.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oats sit for 2-3 minutes to thicken further.
6. Stir in honey or maple syrup, if desired, for added sweetness.
7. Serve warm with your choice of toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*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.
