Warm Steel Cut Oats
Spice up your breakfast routine with this yummy steel cut oats recipe. It's got sweetness + protein to help you stay full and focused throughout the day.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups water
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 4 medjool dates pitted and chopped small
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
- 1 tbsp cinnamon ground
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
- ½ cup raw pecans chopped, optional
Instructions
- Simmer water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add oats to simmering water. Reduce heat to medium-low, adjusting as necessary to keep a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick.
- Stir in salt, dates, cinnamon, and protein powder. Continue to simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as necessary to prevent bottom scorching until almost all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir once more to thoroughly mix. Let oatmeal rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Portion oatmeal into bowls, add pecans + maple syrup to each if serving immediately. If saving for later, portion into air tight containers and allow to cool completely before refrigerating. Add pecans + maple syrup right before serving.
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Notes
- Swap maple syrup for your fav sweetener
- Dates can be swapped with raisins or dried fruit
- Use the nuts of your choice; chopped walnuts also work great
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg