First of all, HAPPY GRADUATION to my hard-working husband! Two years in the Master's Program has gone very slow, but the day has finally arrived for you to graduate. I'm so proud of you :)
Many of my friends have been eating steel-cut oats for breakfast, so I purchased some recently to see what made them so wonderful. I knew they had great nutritional value, but I didn't realize how delicious they would be. I adapted a recipe from here and added my own twists to make it a bit healthier. Enjoy, we sure did!
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| He had three helpings! |
Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats
Ingredients
- 2 apples, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla or regular almond milk
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
- 2 tablespoons sucanat sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional almond milk or butter
Directions
Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.
To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup almond milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.
Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.
Review
My overall rating on this was 9 out of 10. I would have given myself a 10 if I had thought to double the recipe! My husband, the two year old, and I could have eaten much more.
Let me know how it turns out!
Emily
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