You can cook up a big batch of healthy oatmeal (Irish/Scotch) over the weekend, store in the refrigerator, and you're ready for a week's worth of easy healthy breakfasts. It reheats in just a few minutes; just add a little water. Oatmeal can be topped so many different ways keeping it from being boring.
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add 1 teaspoon sea salt
Stir in 1 1/2 cup steel cut oats
Lower the heat and simmer the oats uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached. I like my oats on the thick/stiff side. If you like them a bit thinner, cook them a less.
Servings: 5
Toppings for Easy and Healthy Oatmeal
Toasted, chopped walnuts, banana slices, and a drizzle of pure maple syryp
Toasted, chopped pistachios and dried cranberries
Fresh berries (blueberries, sliced strawberries, raspberries), a drizzle of cream and a sprinkle of sucanat (natural cane sugar)
Chunky applesauce, cinnamon, and sucanat
Chopped dried figs, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey
A spoonful of fruit spread and a dollop of plain or vanilla yogurt
More Variations for Healthy Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Add 2 tablespoons of sweet potato or pumpkin puree to each cup of oatmeal and stir to combine. Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to taste. Top with a drizzle of maple syrup or sprinkle of brown sugar
Stir in 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter to each cup of oatmeal. Top with a drizzle of honey or sweetener of your choice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of natural sugar free fruit spread of your choice. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and dried fruit pieces.
