Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
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4.1
Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal
Description
Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal is prepared by cooking steel cut oats with chopped apples, cinnamon, vanilla, and a combination of water and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Sweetened with maple syrup and stevia, it develops subtle warmth and balance between fruity and spiced notes. The recipe offers two cooking options: slow cooker method using four cups of liquid and a longer cooking time, or Instant Pot method with two cups of liquid and a shorter pressure cooking cycle. Both yield creamy oats with a tender apple texture.
Served hot, this oatmeal complements added nuts, nut butter, or other preferred toppings to add texture and richness. The creamy almond milk base ensures a dairy-free component while maintaining softness.
Leftovers should be cooled and refrigerated in a sealed container for up to a week. Reheat gently with additional almond milk to restore the creamy consistency. Adjust liquid amounts depending on cooking method and texture preferences, with almond milk enhancing creaminess more than water.
Ingredients
- cooking spray butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened vanilla
- 1 cup apple chopped pieces
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or other sweetener of choice, + 5 drops of liquid stevia
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- nut nut butter, extra maple syrup, coconut sugar, toppings, chopped
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
- Coat slow cooker with cooking spray, butter or coconut oil. Add all the ingredients besides the toppings into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Place in a bowl to serve and sprinkle on toppings of choice.
Instant Pot Method
- Add all ingredients except the toppings to your Instant Pot, but be sure to only use 2 cups of liquid (water or almond milk) instead of 4 cups. Cover with the lid and turn the vent to "sealing." Press the manual button and set time to 4 minutes on high pressure. The Instant Pot will automatically start. Once done cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release. Once all the pressure has released carefully remove the lid and stir the oatmeal and serve.
How to Reheat
- Let the oatmeal cool and place in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. You can reheat the oatmeal on the stovetop or microwave. Just add a little additional milk to loosen the oatmeal, if needed.
Notes
- Adjust liquid amounts: use 4 cups for slow cooker, 2 cups for Instant Pot for correct texture.
- Almond milk creates a creamier oatmeal compared to water.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to loosen texture if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe without toppings | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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