Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (950 ml) water
  • 1 cup (90g) steel-cut oats (not rolled oats!)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • Milk or Cream (optional topping)
  • Brown Sugar (optional topping)
  • Maple Syrup (optional topping)
  • Fresh Fruit (Berries, Bananas, Apples, etc.) (optional topping)
  • Nuts (Toasted Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, etc.) (optional topping)
  • Seeds (Chia, Flax, Pumpkin, etc.) (optional topping)
  • Dried Fruit (Raisins, Cranberries, Apricots, etc.) (optional topping)

Instructions:

  1. In the saucepan, bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Stir in the steel-cut oats and salt.
  3. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Stir the oats every 5-7 minutes to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  5. The oats are done when they are tender and most of the water has been absorbed, creating a creamy texture. Add more water if needed during the cooking process.
  6. Take the saucepan off the heat and let it sit, covered, for a couple of minutes. This allows the oats to thicken further.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings and a splash of milk or cream.