Perfectly Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal

A bowl of creamy steel cut oats topped with vibrant berry sauce, with a spoon lifting a portion. The background includes a partial view of another bowl and a mug on a light-colored surface. A striped cloth is partially visible at the corner.

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This creamy steel cut oatmeal is rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. Toasted oats and a swirl of blackberry sauce make it a cozy, satisfying breakfast that’s perfect for any morning.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: steel cut oatmeal, steel cut oatmeal recipe, steel cut oats

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

Steel Cut Oats

1 cup steel cut oats
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 cups water
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
zest of 1 orange
juice of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Blackberry Orange Sauce

1 1/4 cup blackberries
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

Steel Cut Oats

In a skillet over medium heat, toast oats in coconut oil for 3-5 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside.
In a medium sauce pan, bring water and milk to a boil.
Add toasted oats, reduce heat to low and cover for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 25 minutes, mixture should be considerably thicker. Add salt, orange juice, zest, vanilla and cinnamon.
Cook and stir frequently for another 5-10 minutes until creamy.
Remove from heat and serve.

Blackberry Orange Sauce

In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and simmer.
Stir frequently until blackberries are broken down and mixture thickens to desired consistency, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir into oatmeal.

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