Gluten-Free Steel Cut Oatmeal – 5 ways!
Having a big batch of oatmeal waiting for you in the fridge comes in clutch on busy mornings. I make oatmeal all the time for breakfast, but it is usually the old-fashioned variety, and I always make it fresh that morning.
This time, I decided to give steel cut oats a try. And since they take a little longer to cook than rolled oats, I thought I’d give batch cooking a try with the steel cut. OMG, they came out so creamy and dreamy that I may never go back to regular oats.
It was so convenient to just have the pre-made oats right in the fridge so that all I had to do each morning was heat it up and add my toppings. (the big batch recipe for plain steel cut oats will be at the bottom of the post) I wanted to get creative and come up with a different topping combo for each day. I documented it and here’s what I came up with…
Mixed Berry with Almond & Coconut
- berries of choice (I used raspberry and blackberry)
- raw almonds
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- dash of maple syrup (optional)
Apple Pie
- chopped apple (you can also saute the apple in a little bit of coconut oil if you want it all warm)
- raw almonds
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- dash of maple syrup
Carrot Cake
- shredded carrot (mix the carrot into the oatmeal before you heat it up)
- raw walnuts
- raisins
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- maple syrup
Banana Nut
- sliced banana
- raw cashews
- raw almonds
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Chocolate Orange
- segmented orange (I used a couple of cuties)
- mini chocolate chips
- raw cashews
Big Batch Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free steel cut oats
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot on the stove top. Stir, cover with a lid, and turn the heat to high.
- Let the liquid come to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from heat, transfer to a glass container and let it cool completely before putting it in the refrigerator.
- To serve, just spoon out desired amount, heat, and add your favorite toppings!