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Steel Cut Oatmeal

This method for cooking steel cut oatmeal comes out perfect every time - with a nutty, chewy texture, never slimy, sticky, or mushy! Bringing the oats to a boil the night before, leaving overnight to absorb the water slowly, and reheating and adding milk of choice the next morning is an easy, hands-off approach that's perfect for busy mornings!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel cut oats (I love McCann's brand)
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (see notes)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (whole, almond, soy... whatever you want!)
  • Toppings of choice (sweetener, berries, spices... see notes for ideas)

Instructions

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  1. In the evening, mix the 1 cup steel cut oats, 3 cups water, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt to a medium pot. Stir together and bring to a boil. Stir ONCE, turn of the heat, and cover. Leave overnight on the stovetop (or refrigerate if you prefer, see notes).
  2. In the morning, stir in the 1 cup milk of choice and bring back to a boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Give it one final stir and serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Note on added salt: feel free to take the amount down to 1/4 teaspoon if you want a lower sodium version. But oats do benefit from adding salt - it doesn't really make it taste "salty" but does make it not bland, and makes the flavor of the oats pop!
  • Stovetop vs. Refrigeration: In my research for this recipe, there was some concern for food safety with leaving the oats out overnight on the stovetop. I personally leave it out on the stovetop, but if you want to be extra cautious with food safety, feel free to transfer the oats, once they have boiled and cooled off for a little while, to an airtight container in the fridge overnight. Then, transfer back to a pot in the morning and proceed, or scoop out a single serving portion and reheat in the microwave.
  • Toppings: I personally love to top mine with a pat of Irish salted butter, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a scoop of defrosted frozen berries. Feel free to top with what you want - maple syrup, honey, a scoop of Greek yogurt, apples and cinnamon, bananas or other fruit, nuts, or even a savory combination like a fried egg with green onions and grated cheese. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months and defrost for a night or two in the fridge for best results before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25cups Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 323mg (13%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25cups
Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 323mg 13%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.