Description
Warm, creamy steel-cut oats cooked slowly to perfection rich, nutty, and comforting with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a cozy breakfast that keeps you full and energized all morning.
Ingredients
1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water
1 cup milk (or any dairy-free alternative)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Toppings: fresh berries, sliced bananas, nuts, seeds, or nut butter
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring water and milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Stir in steel-cut oats and salt, then reduce heat to low.
3. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes until oats are tender and creamy.
4. Stir in butter (or coconut oil), cinnamon, and maple syrup.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
6. Serve warm topped with fruit, nuts, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra creaminess, replace part of the water with more milk.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract for a flavor boost.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days — reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: steel-cut oats, creamy oatmeal, healthy breakfast, warm porridge