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It's the steel cut breakfast of champions. Oatmeal. If you've never had steel cut oatmeal, stop what you're doing, run to HEB (pronounced aaaych-uheee-buheee), or Safeway or Albertson's, whatever grocer you got. I promise to make you regular as a goose. My dad always said that. Actually he said "poop like a goose," but I thought I'd save you the descriptors. I guess I didn't save you anything though. he hee. Ok, are you ready for the greatness??? It's made IN THE CROOOCCCKKPPOTTTT (that's crockpot). If you make steel cut oats on the stovetop, it takes roughly two hours to cook thoroughly, without breaking your teeth. I'll give you a second to google "steel cut oat" images, it's just like regular rolled oats, but it's not ROLLED! That's it! Cut off the grain, and more roughage for your digestive system. Practice your poltergeist lady ~ This intestine is cuuuh-leeaann! Now that I've probably scared you away from ever touching the stuff, let me remind you how yummy this is. Tastes like regular oatmeal, maybe a little "nuttier." Imagine waking up at 6:00 to a house smelling of warm cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar....mmmmm. I was a happy girl. Breakfast immediately, then put the rest in the fridge for later in the week! Here's the recipe, inspired by a good friend, and tell me YOUR favorite add-ins!
Oh yeah, warning, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS WITH ROLLED OATS. You'll end up with soupy glop and your family will never love you nor eat your food again. Done.
OK ingredients:
1 cup steel cut oats (NOT REGULAR)
4 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbl butter
Add all your ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours! In the morning, add a little more butter, or milk if you wish. I found it perfectly sweet the way it was, and had a very delightful breakfast!!
10 comments:
you are the cutest........and i love steel cut oats......glad to have the crock pot recipe.....i like to make a big batch and then keep it in the refer for quick breakfasts! love you!
oh, the add ins: if you want gourmet steel cut oats: add chocolate chips, toasted pecans of walnuts, raisins, coconut, dried cranberries and honey.....any or all. also sometimes i grate an apple and add while the oats are cooking. you might adjust the liquid when adding the grated apple, but it probably doesn't make much difference.
I just tried steel-cut oats for the first time this past weekend. They were pretty tasty!
oooh i like the idea of chocolate chips, and shredded apple!
My friend arlene who gave me the recipe also said flaxseed! great way to get your fiber!
Nicole, I'm so glad you liked them! Did you try the crock pot method?
Yum! Steel-cut oats in the crockpot is one of my favourite breakfasts.
LOVE steel cut oatmeal. Finally found some here at our local Costco.
@busy coconut, I'm so glad you've gotten back in touch with your steel cut roots!! :)
Mom & 2 sisters are coming down next week. I picked up a box of Irish steel cut oats just so we could try this recipe. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing it. - Jeanne
NanaBread, I hope your family loves it!! I wanted to make some tomorrow, but I have my crock pot booked the rest of this week!! :)
I LOVE steel cut oats, but I've never made them in the crockpot. Sheer. Brilliance.
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