Steel Cut Oat Porridge (Printable Version)
Creamy steel cut oats simmered gently and topped with berries and nuts for a wholesome morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup steel cut oats
→ Liquids
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Sweetener & Flavor
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Toppings
07 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
08 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring water and milk to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add steel cut oats and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy and thickened.
03 - Stir in maple syrup or honey and ground cinnamon if desired.
04 - Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken further.
05 - Ladle hot porridge into bowls and garnish with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and dried fruit as preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It fills you up properly—no mid-morning hunger crash or reaching for snacks at ten.
- The texture is naturally creamy without any heavy cream or strange additives, just oats doing their thing.
- You can make it in under thirty minutes, and most of that time is hands-off stirring while you wake up.
02 -
- Steel cut oats need that full time to soften—you can't rush them, and if you try to cook them faster on high heat, you'll end up with burnt bits at the bottom and starchy water on top.
- Stirring occasionally is non-negotiable; it releases the oats' starches and creates that natural creaminess you're after without needing extra cream.
03 -
- For extra creaminess without adding dairy, use all milk and stir a little more frequently—the more agitation, the more starch releases and thickens the porridge.
- Taste as you go in those last few minutes; some prefer it thicker, others like it looser, and you're the only one who knows what feels right to you.