Creamy steel cut oatmeal with a hint of vanilla and maple topped with frosted blackberries and pistachio. This maple vanilla steel cut oatmeal is delicious and perfect for starting your morning.
Happy Sunday!
It’s been so nice the past few days in the city. I’ve been soaking up all that sunshine and warmth as much as I can because knowing SF, the nice weather won’t last long. So while it’s warm and sunny, I’m trying to savor it.
Today, I wanted to share with you another breakfast recipe. I know. I feel like I’ve been obsessed with all things breakfast lately. Make that breakfast and frosted berries. You’ll probably see frosted berries all summer long. They’re perfect as toppings.
Have you ever had steel cut oatmeal? I personally love them so much more than rolled oats or instant oats. Steel cut oats take longer to cook, but the wait is definitely worth it. Each bite of oatmeal made from steel cut oats is chewier and nuttier. It’s heartier and so much more satisfying, perfect for starting your day. And I think once you’ve had a bite of this version of oatmeal, you won’t want to go back to old fashioned rolled oats.
In a small pot, add steel cut oats and water over medium heat. Cook the oats for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked through and the consistency is to your liking.
Stir in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. The steel cut oatmeal will be creamy, and the texture will be chewy.
Top the maple vanilla steel cut oatmeal with your favorite toppings. I used frosted blackberries and pistachios. To make the frosted berries, just freeze your berries in a single layer. When you’re ready to use them, take them out of the freezer. In a couple minutes, as the berries defrost, they will have the frosted appearance.
Drizzle with almond milk for a creamier texture, or if the steel cut oatmeal absorbed all of the liquid.
Enjoy!
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- Fresh berries
- Frozen berries
- Dried fruits
- Chopped Nuts
- Extract almond milk for drizzling
- In a small pot, add steel cut oats and water over medium heat. Cook the oats for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked through and the consistency is to your liking.
- Stir in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. The steel cut oatmeal will be creamy, and the texture will be chewy.
- Top the maple vanilla steel cut oatmeal with your favorite toppings. I used frosted blackberries and pistachios.
Like, right now I have a watery mouth and want to have not some but all of maple vanilla oatmeal.
I just had my full meal but I can have this…
Amazing skills of yours and trust me food binds friends,strangers everybody together.
Thank you!
I’m with you and can’t get over all the yummy breakfast ideas I see everywhere! I made steel cut oatmeal before and LOVED it, but it does take a bit of time and I’m usually pressed for time in the morning. It does have a great texture though and makes me really loathe regular oatmeal when I think about it. Those frosted berries are adorable too! I need to try that out 🙂
I know. Most days if I’m working, I’m probably grabbing something easy to take with me. Steel cut oatmeals are more of a weekend thing for me.
looks great! I love steal cut oats and yes that chewier texture is the best… but I have no patience to wait for it to cook lately that I’ve been running after oat bran… oops…
It definitely does require a little more time. So more of a weekend meal for me since I get up so early in the morning for work
Wow it looks great, will definitely try the recipe!
Btw, I love your blog! With my boyfriend, we just started a lifestyle blog (seeusexplore.com) and would love if you could check it out. And would be great to keep in touch, have a great day!
Thanks, Pamela! I’ll have to check your blog out.
I already had my oatmeal for lunch today and I am still drooling over your recipe! Looks amazing and love your pics!
Thank you!
Your photos of food are mouthwatering treats. I love steel cut oats and made some for my grandson and myself this morning. We had some blueberries, strawberries and blackberries in ours. The dish did not look as appealing as yours. Will try this recipe tomorrow. Thank you!
This makes me want to eat healthy!
That looks so good! I’m going to try it! Thank you 🙂
I hope you’ll like it!
Thank you. I really like the steel cut oatmeal a lot better compared to the regular ones. I’m going to try your recipe this weekend.
Oh my word, THIS LOOKS SO STINKIN GOOD!!!!! As soon as I get steel oats I’m definetly going to try this! Beautiful photos! Normally my breakfasts don’t look of taste as good as this, or as healthy! Yum!
Thanks, Eva! Hope you’ll get the chance to try it!