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Steel Cut Oats
It has been two years since we have gotten away from eating cereal 6 days a week.
Steel Cut Oats
Since Dr. Oz is such a proponent of steel cut oats, I thought I’d give it a try back then. It has become one of our family breakfast staples. I love waking up to a hot breakfast without exerting any effort the morning of. In addition, they are so quick to prepare. I have even brought my crock pot on different trips and have been able to serve a hot, healthy breakfast for the masses. Very cool!
So are steel cut oats better for you than regular oatmeal? YES, 
but they are very similar. They are less processed than rolled oats, they have a lower glycemic index, and they may cause you to feel more satisfied for longer because they have more soluble fiber. Plus, they hold up great in the crock-pot because they are so sturdy!
Updated 4/12 They are $0.53/lb. at WinCo in the bulk section, so for pennies a serving, you can have a hardy meal. For $0.27 I can serve breakfast for 5 people for 2 days with leftovers. That’s less than $0.13.5 a meal!! Of course the toppings add more cost, but you get the picture.
The Recipe: Crock-Pot Steel Cut Oats Recipe
The Ingredients:
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 7-8 cups of water (we always use 7 cups)
- optional, 3 T TriMix (1 T Wheat Germ, 1 T Wheat Bran, 1 T Oat Bran)
- optional, flax seed
The Directions:
- Grease the bottom and sides of the slow cooker really well.
- Place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker (I don’t even stir it).
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours on the lowest setting. My sister-in-law
accidentally discovered that this cooks on “warm” overnight, too, so that’s what we do now because there is minimal oatmeal sticking to the sides. Clean up is much easier. - Stir really well, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Serves 8 adults. Serves our family of 5 with one more day’s worth of leftovers.
Topping options:
- walnuts
- cashews
- pecans
- almonds
- honey
- maple syrup
- agave
- cranberries
- raisins
- cinnamon
- bananas
- blueberries
- strawberries
- blackberries
- add your favorite here____________(the list is endless!!)
What are your favorite oatmeal toppings? We would love to hear from you! Feel free to comment. Get free e-mail updates by subscribing here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks for visiting!
Sonja
Do you want another breakfast idea in the crock-pot? You could try…
Pumpkin Bread Recipe in the Crock-Pot or Not
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Such a delicious healthy breakfast…and I love all the options you’ve shared for toppings….mmmmmmm.
We love maple syrup and a spoonful of nut butter!
I love steel cut oatmeal. I used to eat it on a regular basis but got away from it. You have provided such an easy way to fix them and have plenty on hand for all week. Thanks!
Hi Debbie, It really does feel effortless! I just love waking up to the warm meal and doing zero cookin in the morning! Thanks for visiting!
Oh how I love this idea! I’m wild about oatmeal anyway…and dressing it up with fruit/nuts…and cooking it overnight? What could be better!? Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck. Please come back again next week.
This looks so good and comforting! Love the slow cooker option. Have a blessed week and come back soon~
Hmmm. I’ve never had steel cut oats. I’d like to try them sometime. Thanks for sharing this recipe – it seems easy!
I’m glad you linked up at Romance on a dime!
Sounds delicious! I pinned this to make later!
Do you think you get the benefits of soaking the oats since they’re cooking so low so long? Or would the anti-nutrients still be present? I’ve been soaking overnight which reduces the cook time in the morning, but it still takes quite a while.
Hi Erin,
I don’t know about getting the benefits of soaking overnight. There is no acid medium, so I am guessing there is a little to no benefit. I should look this up. Thanks for visiting!
Great recipe! However, I am the only one who will eat this in my family. Do you think it could be frozen in portion sizes without compromising taste?
Hi Wendy, I never freeze it, so I don’t know. I do refrigerate the leftovers and reheat it. The steel cut oats are best served fresh in my opinion. I would try freezing it and reheating it with some water or milk. I may try freezing a portion next week when I make them. Thanks for visiting!