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Steel-Cut Oats Breakfast Bowl

One of the healthiest, low-fat, and delicious vegan breakfast options out there is a big ole bowl of creamy steel-cut oatmeal. Change up the toppings to keep it new every single morning!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfasts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 servine
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Terri Edwards

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup steel cut oats
  • 1 cup plant milk or water
  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • pinch ground cinnamon
  • fresh or frozen fruit for toppings
  • 1 teaspoon crush walnuts optional
  • 1 tablespoon raisins optional
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Instructions

  • Choose a medium-size microwave-safe bowl and measure out 1/4 cup steel-cut oats. Add 1 cup plant milk and 1/2 of a ripe banana to sweeten. Adding a banana is optional, but I highly recommend it.
  • Microwave on medium heat for 2-minutes.
  • After the first 2 minutes, carefully use a fork to mash the banana that is now very soft. The bowl will be hot, so handle with care.
  • Stir well, it place it back in the microwave, and cook for another 2-minutes.
  • Once it is finished, add ground cinnamon, crushed walnuts, raisins, and fresh berries to serve. More topping ideas are listed above in the article.

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Notes

Stovetop Directions:
To make steel-cut oats on the stovetop, you’ll want to make more than one serving because saucepans are larger.
  1. Bring 4 cups of plant milk or water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 1 ripe banana. Cover and lower the heat. Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally.
  2. Once it has finished cooking, add cinnamon, raisins, and fresh fruit. Total Time: 20-30 minutes.
Instant Pot Directions:
  1. Due to the size of an Instant Pot, you will want to make more than an individual serving.
  2. Add 3 cups of plant milk or water to the Instant Pot along with 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 1 ripe banana.
  3. Close and lock the lid, press the MANUAL button, and set the timer to 4 minutes. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes for the pressure to build up before the cooking timer begins.
  4. Once it beeps, allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Slide to VENT and carefully open the lid. Add cinnamon, raisins, and fresh fruit to serve. Total Time: 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 6g