Best Heart Healthy Steel Cut Oatmeal With Choice Of Variations Recipes

7 HEALTHY STEEL CUT OATS RECIPES

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7 healthy steel cut oats recipes that are easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge or freezer for easy breakfasts. Plus instructions on how to cook steel cut oats in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or on the stovetop.

Provided by Denise Bustard

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 31

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter ((optional; to toast the oats))
1 cup steel cut oats ((see note *))
3 Instant Pot or 4 (slow cooker, stove-top) cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
After cooking:
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more to taste)
1 large apple (peeled and cut into small pieces)
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce ((stir in after cooking if using Instant Pot))
1/3 cup chopped pecans ((to top))
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree ((stir in after cooking if using Instant Pot))
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds/pepitas ((to top))
zest from 1 lemon ((add after cooking base recipe))
1-2 cups blueberries ((add after cooking base recipe))
chia seeds ((add after cooking base recipe))
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter ((stir in after cooking base recipe))
1-2 cups berries ((to top))
chia seeds ((add after cooking base recipe))
1 teaspoon coconut extract ((omit cinnamon from base recipe))
1 tablespoon key lime zest ((stir in after cooking base recipe))
1-2 cups strawberries (kiwis or pineapple (to top))
1/4 cup toasted coconut ((to top))
1 cup shredded zucchini ((drained of excess liquid; stir in after cooking base recipe))
1/4 cup chocolate chips ((to top))
1 teaspoon chai spice blend ((omit cinnamon from base recipe; *see note))
1 cup chopped strawberries
1-2 cups chopped fresh strawberries ((to top))

Steps:

(Optional but adds extra flavor). Select the 'sauté' function on the Instant Pot. Add the butter and melt. Add the steel cut oats and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 or so minutes, until fragrant and golden.
Add the water, vanilla and cinnamon (and other ingredients as needed for flavor variations)
Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes, followed by natural pressure release (let the Instant Pot sit for 20 minutes up to 120 minutes).
Remove lid and stir in maple syrup and any other ingredients for the flavor variations.
(Optional but adds extra flavor). Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the steel cut oats and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 or so minutes, until fragrant and golden.
Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner. Transfer steel cut oats and add the water, vanilla and cinnamon (and other ingredients as needed for flavor variations)
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Stir in maple syrup and any other ingredients for the flavor variations.
Heat a 4 quart pot over medium heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the steel cut oats and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 or so minutes, until fragrant and golden.
Add the water, vanilla and cinnamon (and other ingredients as needed for flavor variations).
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25-35 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and any other ingredients for the flavor variations.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 batch, Calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g

HEART HEALTHY STEEL CUT OATMEAL (WITH CHOICE OF VARIATIONS)

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I have combined a few different methods of cooking this hearty grain and came up with my favorite way. I usually cook up a batch on the weekend and then scoop out a serving as I need it through the week. It reheats in the microwave perfectly! Listed below are some variations to the basic recipe...my favorite is pumpkin! These additions are not included in the nutrional analysis.

Provided by DuChick

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon light margarine
1 cup steel cut oats
3 cups boiling water
1 cup skim milk

Steps:

In a large pan, melt the margarine and add the oatmeal.
Stir the oatmeal into the margarine and toast it until it's golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Add the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fittig lid.
Simmer for 25 minutes. Watch the mixture carefully and stir to prevent overflow and sticking to pan.
After 25 minutes, add the milk to the oatmeal.
Stir gently and cook on low for an additional 10 minutes.
Scoop into a serving bowl and top with sweetener and milk, if desired.
Variations to be added at same time as milk.
(choose one):.
*1/2 can pure pumpkin and 1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
*one chopped apple (with or without skins) and 1 teaspoons apple pie spice.
*2 ripe, smashed bananas and 1 teaspoons cinnamon.
*1 cup cranberries and 1 teaspoons cinnamon.

HEART HEALTHY OATMEAL

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This is something that I've done for years in order to perk up my oatmeal without adding calories. It takes a few minutes, but is worth it. I came up with the idea when I was tiring of the taste of plain oatmeal.

Provided by dogsandwoods

Categories Breakfast

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain oatmeal (of your choice, but follow the serving size on the package)
1 cup water (again, follow the serving size on the package)

Steps:

Heat a medium skillet--I use cast iron--until it is medium hot to very hot.
Put all of the oatmeal that you will be cooking in the pan.
Stir constantly over medium high heat until oatmeal is just this side of dark brown. This gives it a nutlike flavor -- without the nuts and without the calories.
Cook as per box instructions.
You may add other cinnamon & sugar and/or raisins, but mind the calories.