Steel Spiced Cut Oat Porridge (Printable Version)
Hearty steel-cut oats simmered with warming spices create a creamy, nourishing breakfast ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup steel-cut oats
→ Liquids
02 - 4 cups water or 2 cups milk plus 2 cups water for creamier texture
→ Sweeteners
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
→ Spices
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts such as pecans or walnuts
09 - 1/2 cup fresh berries or sliced bananas
10 - 2 tablespoons dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries
11 - 1 tablespoon chia or flaxseeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring water and milk combination to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
02 - Stir in steel-cut oats and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats are tender and mixture reaches desired creaminess.
03 - Incorporate cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and brown sugar or maple syrup. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly throughout the porridge.
04 - Continue simmering for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together completely.
05 - Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve hot with your choice of nuts, fresh or dried fruit, and seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spices transform humble oats into something that feels like a treat
- Leftovers make mornings infinitely easier when you need breakfast fast
02 -
- Steel-cut oats need that longer cooking time to soften properly, rushing this yields chewy disappointing results
- The porridge thickens considerably as it cools, so err on slightly thinner if you plan to reheat leftovers
03 -
- Soak oats overnight in water to cut cooking time in half
- Always stir toward the center of the pot, not along the edges where oats like to hide and stick