Description
A wholesome and comforting recipe for perfect steel cut oats, cooked on the stovetop to creamy, chewy perfection. Enhanced with vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon, this breakfast staple is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup almond milk, or other milk or water
Oats and Flavorings
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil Liquids: Pour the water and almond milk (or alternative liquid) into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add Oats and Simmer: Stir in the steel cut oats and salt, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook gently for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir and Adjust Texture: Stir often during cooking to prevent sticking. Cook 20-25 minutes for chewier texture or longer for softer oats, adding more liquid if needed.
- Finalize Flavors: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cinnamon to enhance the natural sweetness and aroma.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Customize with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds before serving.
Notes
- For creamier oats, use more milk or a mix of milk and water.
- Consistent stirring prevents oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust cooking time based on your preferred oat texture.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or brown sugar.
- Steel cut oats can be soaked overnight to reduce cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Steel Cut Oats, Breakfast Oats, Rolled Oat Alternative, Stovetop Oatmeal, Healthy Breakfast, Maple Cinnamon Oats
