Steel-Cut Oatmeal

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When you learn how to make steel-cut oatmeal, you may find yourself doing it daily or weekly so you have a bowl of hearty, chewy and filling oats for breakfast each morning. This recipe makes a classic version. Toppings are up to you.

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Erin Alderson
Erin Alderson
Erin Alderson

Erin Alderson is a California-based vegetarian cook and food writer. She is the author of three books (The Homemade Flour Cookbook, The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen and The Yearlong Pantry) as well as Casual (a series of recipe zines) and the founder of Naturally Ella, a go-to destination for online vegetarian recipes since 2007.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 cup
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or low-fat milk

  • Pinch of salt

  • ¼ cup steel-cut oats (see Tip)

  • 1 fluid ounce Low-fat milk for serving

  • 1 teaspoon 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, cane sugar or brown sugar for serving

  • 1 pinch Pinch of cinnamon

Directions

  1. Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are the desired texture, 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits or nuts.

Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
3g Fat
27g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Folate 20mcg 5%
Sodium 152mg 7%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 110mg 26%
Potassium 146mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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