Steel-Cut Oats w/Fresh Fruit

Start your day with the healthy and nutritious steel-cut oats topped with fresh fruit. A breakfast of champions, indeed!

Serves: 2
Active Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats*

• 2 cups water or Non-Dairy Milk**

• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Method

Gather and measure out the ingredients. The amount of liquid used will ultimately depend on the final consistency that you are looking for. If you like your oats a bit thicker, use less liquid; if you like them runnier, use more liquid.

To cook the oats, mix all of the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let simmer uncovered for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency and texture. Stir occasionally. You may need to add a touch of liquid if it starts to dry out before the oats are cooked.

Once the oats are tender and cooked through, cover and let rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Alternate Cooking Method / Overnight Preparation:

Bring the oats and liquid to a boil and let them cook for 1 minute. Let cool and then cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, uncover, bring to a simmer over low heat, and let cook for approximately 5 to 10 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency. The overnight soak essentially "cooks" the grains by rehydrating and softening them.

Alternatively, the oats can be soaked overnight and eaten raw.

*These are also referred to as coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, Irish, or Scottish oats.

**Any non-dairy milk can also be used.