Steel Cut Oatmeal

One morning last week I had to take my car in to have a tire patched (apparently I had run over an enormous screw), and while my car was being worked on – I walked over to a little restaurant and ordered myself a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.   My heart really tugged on the “potato mess” listed on the menu (potatoes covered in cheese, salsa, and guacamole), but I was good and went with the heart-healthy oatmeal and fruit.   I sat outside where it was sunny and warm, and had a really nice peaceful breakfast.

I don’t know about you – but I really love the comforts of steel cut oatmeal for breakfast.  I always have.

Especially when the bowl is loaded with fresh organic fruit!!

Sometimes I’ll sprinkle ground flaxseeds and a little extra cinnamon to the top of my oatmeal for the added nutritional benefits.  You can grind flaxseeds in a coffee grinder.

Hope you enjoy these simple steel cut oats!!

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Yield: 2 servings

Steel Cut Oatmeal

Additional Time 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1 3-inch cinnamon stick (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon)

Instructions

1. Add the almond milk and cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon) to a small sauce pan and bring to a low boil.
2. Remove from heat, cover with the lid, and let stand for 10 minutes.
3. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and the salt to a boil over high heat.
4. Add the oats and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer, uncovered for about 25-35 minutes, or cook longer for desired consistency.
5. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
6. Strain the cinnamon-infused milk into the oatmeal. A
7. dd 1 tablespoon of honey and stir to combine.
8. Serve the oatmeal in bowls and top with toasted pecans and fresh seasonal fruit.
9. Also serve with extra honey as desired.