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Steel cut oats warm breakfast

Steel Cut Oats Warm Breakfast

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk for serving
  • Fresh berries sliced bananas, or chopped nuts (optional toppings)

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil over high heat.
  2. Stir in oats; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and most liquid absorbed.
  3. Off heat, stir in butter, sugar or maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  4. Rest 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Divide into bowls; add a splash of milk and favorite toppings such as berries, bananas, or nuts. Serve immediately while warm.