Creamy Vanilla Steel-Cut Oats with Apple Cinnamon Topping
Ingredients
Steel-cut Oats
- 1 cup high-quality steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water (or a mix of water and milk for a creamier texture)
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- diced apples
- ground cinnamon
- granola
- honey
Instructions
- Boil: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or water-milk mixture to a boil.
- Add Oats and Salt: Gently stir in the steel-cut oats and a pinch of salt into the boiling liquid.
- Simmer: Turn the heat down to a low simmer. Add the vanilla extract and cook the oats for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Check Consistency: The oats are ready when they have absorbed most of the liquid and have a creamy yet slightly chewy texture.
- Rest: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oats sit for a few minutes to thicken up a bit more.
- Apple Cinnamon Assembly: While the oats are resting, mix half of the diced apple and a generous pinch of cinnamon into the oats. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving with the remaining diced apple, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of granola for added crunch.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy a hearty, nutritious breakfast that's both comforting and energising.
Notes
This dish combines the wholesome goodness of steel-cut oats with the sweet and spiced flavours of apple cinnamon, making it a perfect breakfast choice for chilly mornings or when you need a fulfilling start to your day.