Steel-cut oats are a hearty and nutritious whole grain that has enjoyed increasing popularity due to its health benefits and the unique chewy texture it brings to breakfast bowls. Also known as Irish oats or pinhead oats, steel-cut oats are oat groats that have been cut into small pieces using steel blades, resulting in a toothsome bite that many oatmeal enthusiasts prefer over rolled or instant oats. Typically taking longer to cook than other types of oats, steel-cut oats can be prepared in a variety of ways, from the classic stovetop method to the convenience of slow cookers and overnight oats. In this article, we will explore the world of steel-cut oats, providing you with the knowledge and recipes to create delicious, satisfying, and wholesome breakfasts that will keep you energized throughout the day.
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SLOW COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS
Delicious slow cooker steel-cut oatmeal dish that is hot and ready in the morning! Garnish with chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk, or butter.
Provided by JLC
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, milk, oats, apple, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker; mix well.
- Cook oatmeal on Low for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Simmer or Warm and cook for 7 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 206.9 mg, Sugar 14 g
INSTANT POT® STEEL-CUT OATS
Steel-cut oats and the Instant Pot®: Two of my favorite 'discoveries' from the last 10 years. Top with ground flax seed, hemp seed, cinnamon, fruit, honey, syrup, vanilla extract, nut butter, etc.
Provided by MoMosGoGo
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Combine water and oats in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
CREAMY SLOW COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS
Wake up to a delicious and filling breakfast of creamy steel-cut oats, cooked in the slow cooker with cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins.
Provided by russellbknox
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine water, steel cut oats, almond milk, half-and-half, brown sugar, raisins, and cinnamon stick in a slow cooker; mix to combine. Cook on Low until oats are soft, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 73.2 mg, Sugar 21.7 g
SLOW-COOKER STEEL-CUT OATS
This is a practically effortless way to have a hot breakfast ready to go the moment you wake up. The trick to cooking perfect steel-cut oats in the slow cooker is to make use of the auto-warm setting, which switches on when the set cook time is over. (The majority of modern slow cookers have this function, though some older ones may not.) Cooking the oatmeal on low for two hours, then on warm for up to six more ensures very creamy, risotto-like oats that have a pleasant chew. (You can also cook the oats on low for 4 hours, then immediately serve, but if you venture any longer than that, the oats may overcook.) Think of this as a whole-grain meal that you can take in any sweet or savory direction you like: Top with a pat of butter and a squeeze of honey, or a sprinkle of salt and a bit of hot sauce, or any of the topping suggestions below.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories breakfast, grains and rice, main course
Time 8h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the oats, salt and 4 cups water. Cover and set the cook time to 2 hours on low, at which point the slow cooker will automatically switch to warm. Cook on warm until the oatmeal is creamy and tender, about 6 more hours. (The 6 hours on warm is not optional; the oats will not be done after 2 hours on low. If you wish to cook them more quickly, you can cook for 4 to 5 hours total on low.) Ladle into bowls and serve with the toppings of your choice.
INSTANT POT® APPLE PIE STEEL CUT OATS
Oatmeal made in the Instant Pot® with apples, apple pie spices, and steel-cut oats. Serve with your favorite toppings - we added pecans, a little almond milk, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Provided by Pamela Wurtz
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine water, oats, apple, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Seal vent. Select Manual function; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure naturally. Stir and remove pot carefully with oven mitts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 296.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
OVERNIGHT STEEL-CUT OATS
Because steel-cut oats take so long to cook, I came up with this recipe to make ahead and refrigerate overnight in 4 portions. It's very hearty, delicious, and wholesome!
Provided by Tracey D
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot. Pour in oats and return to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove oats from heat and immediately stir in walnuts and raisins. Stir in agave nectar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Divide oat mixture into 4 portions in bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, up to 5 days.
- When ready to prepare, add 2 tablespoons milk to each portion. Heat in a microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring halfway through cook time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 117.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
WHOLE WHEAT AND STEEL-CUT OATS BREAD - A LONG-FERMENTATION BREAD
This is a no-knead bread recipe that I put together using ideas from other recipes and my own variations. During the long fermentation period, the grains soften and swell to give the bread a wholesome and satisfying flavor and texture. It has a chewy crust that is crispy when toasted and a soft crumb. This bread is more convenient because it can be mixed one day and baked the next day when you have time. The long fermentation releases the nutrients of the grain and enhances the flavor of the bread.
Provided by judy2304
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 22h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the steel cut oats; cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, toasted steel cut oats, dry milk, sugar, gluten, salt, flax seeds, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Add 5 cups water, oil, and vinegar. Mix on low until all ingredients are moistened. Increase speed to medium-high; mix until gluten is developed and dough is elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Turn dough into a clean, oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 1 to 2 hours.
- Stretch and fold dough 4 to 6 times. Place back in bowl, cover, and refrigerate 16 to 18 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours before baking. Turn out onto a well-floured surface; sprinkle top of dough with flour. Halve the dough; flatten each half. Fold in all 4 sides like an envelope; press edges together into the dough. Shape each piece into a loaf with the smooth side on top. Place in 2 loaf pans; cover with a non-terry towel. Let rise until dough just crests above the top of the pan, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a pan of water on the lower rack to produce steam for the bread.
- Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Coat tops of loaves with the egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan of water carefully; cover loaves with aluminum foil tents. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into a loaf reads 200 to 205 degrees F (93 to 96 degrees C), 45 to 60 minutes more.
- Remove loaves from pans and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 506.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
OVERNIGHT STEEL-CUT OATS WITH YOGURT AND BLUEBERRIES
Easy-to-make overnight steel-cut oats with stevia powder, yogurt, coconut milk, and blueberries.
Provided by Steven Warren
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place oats into the bottom of a pint-sized Mason jar. Stir in yogurt, blueberries, and stevia powder. Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Cover the jar and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
BEST STEEL CUT OATS CROCK POT RECIPE
I found another recipe for Steel Cut Oatmeal on the web. Made some adjustments, and it's delicious!
Provided by Hair Chef
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray inside of crock pot with non-stick spray (I use canola).
- Add all ingredients to crock pot (may add raisins and/or cranberries in the morning - depending on texture preference.
- Turn to low setting.
- Cook for 8-9 hours (turn on last thing before bedtime).
SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN STEEL CUT OATS
SO easy and SO good! This is comfort food for me at it's finest, my all-recipe friends! Like pumpkin pie for breakfast, but you don't have to feel guilty for the rest of the day! Use any sweetener you want and adjust to taste. Enjoy! I make up a big batch then reheat for the next mornings in the microwave covered. Vegan. I like to set it with a timer before I go to bed so it is ready in the morning.
Provided by Alison
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Breakfast and Brunch
Time 6h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the crock of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Stir water, pumpkin puree, oats, brown sugar replacement, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in the prepared slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 6 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 198 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SLOW COOKER CINNAMON APPLE STEEL CUT OATS
Another yummy way to eat oatmeal. The house smells wonderful while this is cooking.
Provided by DebbieKat
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly spray a 5-quart or larger slow cooker crock with cooking spray.
- Combine water, applesauce, oats, diced apple, cinnamon, and sweetener in prepared slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
BAKED STEEL-CUT OATS WITH NUT BUTTER
For a simple, filling breakfast, baked steel-cut oatmeal, enriched with almond butter and cinnamon, is a go-to recipe. This version is particularly adaptable: Use peanut butter or almond butter, steel-cut or cracked oats, or any number of warming spices that might be in your cupboard. Then, garnish as you wish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, grains and rice, main course
Time 1h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and bring a kettle of water to a boil.
- In a medium shallow casserole or baking dish, combine 3 cups boiling water and the nut butter and stir until smooth-ish. (Don't worry about a few lumps.) Stir in oats. Season the mix with a big pinch of salt, and some cinnamon or nutmeg if you like.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Taste and if the oats aren't cooked enough, let it bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer.
- Garnish with whatever you like, and serve.
ALTON BROWN'S STEEL CUT OATS
Here is Alton's method for making a nice creamy bowl of hearty steel-cut oats. His recipe adapts perfectly to overnight soaking. I followed the recipe through adding the boiling water, then cover it (heat off) and head to bed. In the morning, I add the milk and simmer for 10 minutes. Delicious!
Provided by Lise in Indiana
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast.
- Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
- Alternately, after adding the boiling water,cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Allow to sit overnight on the counter. In the morning, proceed as directed below.
- Combine the milk and the buttermilk (or yogurt) with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and top with additional milk or buttermilk, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Feel free to garnish or sweeten as desired: chunky applesauce or fruit conserves are great, as is maple syrup, or add dried fruit to the oats and soak both overnight - sweetens the oats ever so slightly.
EASY MAKE-AHEAD STEEL-CUT OATS
This is an easy way to prepare a work week's worth of healthier breakfasts. Reheat for 2 minutes in a microwave and you have the goodness of steel-cut oats and fruit. No additional sweeteners required, no excuse to not eat healthy now! Serve with cold milk, or better yet, a dollop of Greek yogurt! Yum!
Provided by Flipper
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and cinnamon, stirring to evenly disperse the cinnamon. Stir in steel-cut oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add blueberries and cranberries to the oats. Simmer until oats begin to reach desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Add pecans; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Add 1 cup of the cooked oats to each Mason jar. Screw lids on loosely and let cool on the counter until lids pop, about 30 minutes. Tighten caps and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
STEEL-CUT OATS WITH PUMPKIN AND SPICE (OVERNIGHT METHOD)
These nutty oats are enriched with the flavor of pumpkin pie. Serve with a splash of milk, honey, or pure maple syrup and a sprinkling of toasted walnuts and you have a delicious, hearty, healthy breakfast! This will last up to a week in your fridge.
Provided by debbie eckstein
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h19m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix oats, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice into boiling water; return liquid to a boil. Boil oatmeal for 1 minute; remove from heat and cover saucepan with a lid.
- Place oatmeal in the refrigerator and chill, 8 hours to overnight.
- Stir oatmeal; heat in the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 371.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
STEEL CUT OATS ALA ALTON BROWN
Make and share this Steel Cut Oats Ala Alton Brown recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pen25
Categories Breakfast
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- melt butter in pan and add 1 cup steel cut oats of your choice.
- toast for 2 minute.
- add the 3 cups boiling water. turn to simmer and stir to combine for 25 minute.
- add the 1 cup of 2% milk and let cook for 10 minute.
- remove from heat separate into 1/4 for a full serving and heat in microwave with a splash of milk brown sugar cinnamon some nuts or what ever you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 54.4, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.6
OVERNIGHT COCONUT PECAN STEEL CUT OATS
No-cook method of preparing steel cut oats. Soaking overnight makes for a chewy and hearty wholesome breakfast or snack that is ready when you are to eat.
Provided by Linda
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix oats, coconut, pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small container; top with 1/3 cup milk. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Stir 1 tablespoon milk into oat mixture before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 42.4 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
YOGURT BERRY PARFAIT WITH STEEL-CUT OATS
This is a great way to enjoy both steel-cut oats and yogurt, whether or not you use the yogurt for this parfait. The oats soften overnight in the yogurt and thicken the yogurt at the same time. Look for organic yogurt that has no thickeners or gums added to it.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and add the oatmeal. Toast, stirring or shaking the pan, until the oatmeal begins to color and smell toasty. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Stir into the yogurt along with 4 teaspoons of the honey or sugar, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, combine the berries, remaining honey or sugar, lime juice and balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and the berries have cooked down to a jamlike consistency. Allow to cool. You should have about 1 cup of thick, jammy sauce.
- Spoon or pipe 1/4 cup of the yogurt/oatmeal mix into the bottom of each of 4 tumblers or parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons of the berry sauce. Make another 1/4 cup layer of yogurt on top of the berry sauce, and finish with another layer of berry sauce. Cover tightly and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 386, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 71 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams
BLUEBERRY AND BANANA STEEL CUT OATS
Blueberry awesomeness.
Provided by Tyler Charette
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir water, almond milk, blueberries, bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in the crock of a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 5 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
STOVETOP STEEL CUT OATS
A friend of mine has been purchasing steel cut oats in bulk from the Amish in our area and sharing! Since I didn't know how to prepare them, I found a similar recipe online and adapted it to my taste. *Note-you can use 4 cups of water and omit the milk. The milk makes it creamier.
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the steel cut oats and and salt. Stir.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes. Make sure you stir the oats occasionally so they don't stick to the pan.
- When the oats start to thicken, at about 30 minutes, add in the milk and extract. I think the milk makes the oats creamier. Stir the oats, milk, and extract together and cook for ten more minutes.
- Add in cinnamon and raisins or whatever toppings you wish.
- (If you want to make bruleed oats-put the oats in a bowl, sprinkle with brown sugar and turbinado sugar. With a creme brulee torch, fire the top of the oats until the sugar is crystalized).
- Serve the oats hot. This batch makes 4-6 servings. If you want you can let the oats cool and then portion them out into smaller containers. To reheat, add a splash of milk and reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Tips:
- Use the right ratio of oats to liquid. The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of oats to 3 cups of liquid. This will produce a creamy, porridge-like consistency. If you prefer a thicker oatmeal, use less liquid. If you prefer a thinner oatmeal, use more liquid.
- Cook the oats over low heat. This will help to prevent the oats from sticking to the pot and burning. Stir the oats frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Add your favorite toppings. Steel-cut oats are a blank canvas for flavor. You can add anything you like, such as fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, or sweeteners. Get creative and experiment until you find your perfect combination.
- Make a big batch of steel-cut oats and enjoy them throughout the week. Steel-cut oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This makes them a great option for busy people who want to have a healthy breakfast on hand.
Conclusion:
Steel-cut oats are a healthy, delicious, and versatile breakfast option. They are a good source of fiber, protein, and iron. They are also low in calories and fat. With a little planning, you can easily make steel-cut oats at home. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying breakfast, give steel-cut oats a try. You won't be disappointed.
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