Best Steel Cut Oatmeal Breakfast Zone 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

HEALTHY BAKED STEEL CUT OATMEAL

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Breakfasts have always been a challenge for me, so I created this recipe as a quick and portable way to have healthy breakfasts all week. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Feel free to experiment with different dried fruits and flavorings to your taste. I imagine that adding quinoa, hemp protein, flax seed or other nutritional supplements would taste great.

Provided by brookelyn

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups 1% milk
2 cups steel-cut oats
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins, or more to taste

Steps:

Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan; immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Stir oats and vanilla into the milk. Stirring occasionally, cook at a simmer until the oats are soft, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix bananas, eggs, and applesauce in a large bowl. Mix baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl; stir into the banana mixture. Add oats mixture to the bowl; stir. Fold raisins through the oat mixture; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove plastic wrap from baking dish and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 10 g

STEEL-CUT OATMEAL

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Delicious and hearty breakfast.

Provided by rblakley

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 ½ cups water
1 dash salt
1 cup steel-cut oats
½ cup milk
½ cup cashews
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir oats into boiling water.
Cook oats until thick and soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
Stir milk, cashews, cranberries, coconut, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into cooked oats; continue cooking 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle sugar over the oats to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 232.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g