Warm Steel Cut Oats Recipe

4.6 from 5 votes

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.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Plant-Based

Keyword: autumn recipe, dairy free recipe, spring recipe, winter recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Jen Hansard

Ingredients

1 cup steel cut oats
4 cups water
¼ teaspoon sea salt
4 medjool dates pitted and chopped small
1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost optional
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
½ cup 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

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