Simple Recipe for Steel Cut Oats (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio of water to steel cut oats? ›

For every 1 cup of steel cut oats, you'll need 3 1/2 to 4 cups of liquid, depending upon how thick you'd like them to be (less liquid = thicker steel cut oatmeal). I like to do a mix of water and milk to make the steel cut oats extra creamy.

Bring 3 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil then add 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook 10 - 20 minutes (depending on how chewy you like your cereal).

When cooked with the recommended water portions (usually about a cup), you end up with roughly 1 whole cup of a finished product. Because the water obviously adds no caloric value, there are roughly 170 calories in one cup of cooked steel cut oats (the same amount of calories in ¼ cup, uncooked).

Just bring 2 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil, and then add 1 cup of oats. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a faster alternative, you can also make your oats in the microwave!

Soaking not only softens the oats, but it also makes them more tender, quicker to cook, and easier to digest. In a side-by-side comparison, we found that unsoaked oats lacked that fluffy, creamy texture soaked oats provide.

Step 1: Rinse: Place steel-cut oats in a strainer and rinse well in warm filtered water. Step 2: Soak: 1 cup steel-cut oats with 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (ACV) or lemon juice overnight in filtered water overnight at room temperature. Step 3: Cook: Rinse & drain in warm water.

Boil water, add oats, reduce heat, and simmer. Cooking steel-cut oats is easy, but it does require some patience. The oats take a good 20 to 30 minutes to become tender, and decide they want to make a porridge.

Eating steel cut oats every day? Not a bad idea if you want to control your blood sugar levels. One small study found that consuming high fiber foods, like oats, might be associated with a decreased risk of diabetes. Further research also links oat intake with lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Similarly to dried rice or pasta, commercially processed and uncooked rolled, quick, or steel cut oats will typically last at least 12 months — and up to 2 years if the package remains unopened or the oats are stored in an air-tight container (2).

Can you eat steel cut oats without boiling them? ›

Steel cut oats and oat groats are not subject to the additional heat treatment step that is applied when producing rolled oats. However, they may still be safe to consume raw. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions when determining if a raw oat product is suitable to eat without cooking.

Are steel-cut oats better for you than rolled oats? Steel-cut oats and rolled oats have about the same nutrition, but steel-cut oats have a bit more fiber. They also have a lower glycemic index and take longer to digest, keeping you full longer.

QUICK 3-MINUTE STEEL CUT OATS

Combine oats, water*, and salt in a deep microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% Power 2.5 - 3 minutes. ** Stir and allow to cool 2 - 3 minutes before serving.

Salt: A little salt does wonders for plain oats and brings out their natural nutty flavors, without it, it can be quite bland. I like to use kosher salt for a milder salt flavor, but Himalayan or table will work well. Steel cut oats: Steel cut oats are less processed than other types and contain so much goodness.

A: Despite its super-nutritious image, steel-cut oats are similar in nutrition to other forms of oatmeal that don't contain added sugar or sodium. All forms of oatmeal are whole-grain, containing the same vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber (including the soluble fiber shown to lower blood cholesterol).

Soaking not only softens the oats, but it also makes them more tender, quicker to cook, and easier to digest. In a side-by-side comparison, we found that unsoaked oats lacked that fluffy, creamy texture soaked oats provide. So, from here on out, we'll be soaking. Once they're soaked, it's time to cook.

Oatmeal may not be thick enough due to insufficient cooking time, too little oats, or not enough liquid. To thicken it, continue cooking, add more oats, or reduce the liquid, depending on your desired outcome.