Steel Cut Oatmeal — Daughter Jean

BREAKFAST - RECIPES - DAIRY FREE - GLUTEN FREE - VEGAN

A warm bowl of steel-cut oats is such a treat in my opinion. I grew up eating oatmeal as a child but they were always quick oats. When I became an adult and made a pot of steel-cut oats…..I was sold. These steel-cut oats are creamy but not mushy. It’s like I get lost in a dream between the warm, delicious oats and whatever fruit topping I decide to add for the day. Steel-cut oats take more time than quick oats but it is definitely worth it!

Ingredients

Coconut Oil or Butter (vegan or dairy) - I personally prefer using coconut oil. However, you can use whatever oil/ fat you desire.

Steel Cut Oats

Water

Milk - Vegan or Dairy

Optional: Sweeten with brown sugar, maple syrup, agave, or honey

Cooking Method

Simmer Water | Pour water and milk alternative to a large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat. Simmer water in a medium sized saucepot.

Toast Oats | Toast the steel-cut oats in a pan/skillet with coconut oil or butter (vegan or dairy) until fragrant (2-3 minutes).

Simmer Oats | Slowly pour the toasted oats and add salt into your heated water. Simmer low without stirring. About 25 to 30 minutes. Add milk and stir.

Serve | Remove from heat. Spoon or ladle the oatmeal into bowls and top as desired. Serve while hot.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Store | The leftover oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 days and up to 3-4 months in the freezer.

Reheat | Add a little water or milk (vegan or dairy) to hydrate the oats and reheat over low medium heat until the oats are thoroughly heated.

Steel Cut Oatmeal

Yield: 4 servings

2 tbsp coconut oil or butter (vegan or dairy)

1 cup steel-cut oats

2 cups water

1 cup milk (vegan or dairy)

vanilla extract (optional)

Sweetener (optional): brown sugar, maple syrup, agave, or honey

Pour water into a medium sized saucepot. Simmer over medium heat.

Add the coconut oil or butter alternative to a medium size skillet to melt. Pour in the oats and begin to toast them until they are fragrant. It should take about 2 - 3 minutes.

Slowly add the toasted oats into the heated water. Add salt and adjust the heat for a low simmer for about 25-30 minutes. The mixture will become thick. Reduce the heat if necessary.

Remove from heat. You can adjust the thickness of your oatmeal by adding more of your milk (vegan or dairy) if you would like the consistency thinner. Spoon or ladle the oatmeal into bowls and top as desired. Serve while hot.