Creamy Steel Cut Oats with Toppings Recipe
A hearty and creamy bowl of steel cut oats cooked slowly on the stovetop, perfect for a warm and nutritious breakfast. This recipe uses a combination of water and milk for a rich texture and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as fresh or dried fruits, nuts, and sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 2½ cups water
- ¾ cup milk (any kind, such as whole, skim, or plant-based)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup steel cut oats
Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh fruit
- Dried fruit
- Nuts
- Maple syrup or honey
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil liquids: In a medium saucepan, bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil, ensuring the salt dissolves completely and the mixture is heated evenly.
- Add oats: Stir in the steel cut oats carefully and return the mixture to a boil to start the cooking process.
- Simmer oats: Reduce the heat to low. Let the oats simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and increase stirring frequency toward the end of cooking. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the oats are thick and creamy. For chewier oats, cook closer to 25 minutes; for softer, cook longer.
- Adjust consistency: If the oatmeal thickens too much, add a splash of water or milk to loosen it to your preferred consistency. Remove the saucepan from heat once done.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked steel cut oats into bowls and top with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, maple syrup, honey, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Stir more frequently at the end of cooking to prevent the oats from sticking and burning.
- Use plant-based milk or skim milk for a lighter, lower fat breakfast option.
- Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences and add extra texture and flavor.
- Leftover oats can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk or water.
- Cooking time affects texture: shorter time yields chewier oats, longer time yields creamier oats.
Keywords: steel cut oats, oatmeal, breakfast, hearty oats, creamy oats, healthy breakfast, stovetop oats
