Steel Cut Oats with Maple Syrup, Apples, and Pecans. Start with Steel Cut Oats simmered to perfection. Top it with apples and pecans sauteed in maple syrup and coconut oil. Serve this healthy breakfast with warmed Maple syrup.
Try this Low-Sodium, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free breakfast any day of the week. It’s ready in less than 15 minutes.
Toast and coffee is our usual weekday breakfast. I may have mentioned a time or two that I’m not a morning person. Springing out of bed is achieved lately only to avoid a potty training disaster with our new puppy.
Hubby is getting some pretty nice breakfasts lately. He’s such a work horse for us. With all the construction jobs he’s on and the work around here he needs good food to keep him going.
SO…Today I made him this bowl of delicious healthiness. It’s packed with all sorts of healthy fats, carbs and protein.
Since he usually gets toast and coffee this came as a very nice surprise. And he really loved this breakfast.
The inspiration for this recipe is a 5-gallon bucket of apples sitting on the kitchen floor looking forlorn.
Dave picked them for me from our trees. You know I had to use them. We have a fuji apple and they are delicious with these oats.
Jonagolds, fuji, honeycrisp or other types of baking apples will work in this recipe. Just stay away from the tarter green apples or red delicious.
This week I made him my apple pie cheesecake, and this breakfast that uses an apple. Apples always go in his lunch… and I still have a ton of them! so, My thinking cap is on. I have enough frozen apples.
It’s time to use the Food dryer. Long ago, I used to make dried apple cinnamon chips… I’ll keep you posted on that. UPDATE: I DID make homemade Apple Chips. They are delicious.
Steel Cut Oats Nutrition:
All oats are excellent for you so if you don’t have any steel cut just use regular rolled oats. You may want to stock up on steel cut oats though.
They are very healthy additions to your diet. Because of the way they are processed they are even minimally healthier than regular oats.
Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to add these healthy oats into your diet on a regular basis.
And they taste great. The texture of the steel cut is quite different that regular rolled oats. The Steel cut makes oats springier and chewier. I actually prefer them to rolled oats.
Oats Have Powerful benefits for your health.
Sf Gate has a great article on this healthy food. According to Livestrong all Oats are Full of protein, fiber and various vitamins and minerals. However,
- The low glycemic index of steel cut oats is such that they help you feel full a long time. This helps manage body weight
- Decreases Heart disease risk by lowering cholesterol
- Aides Diabetes prevention through the low glycemic index and high fiber. Healthy fiber and carbs in your diet is important. They regulate your body in many ways.
- Blood pressure control: Compounds contained in the oats help control blood pressure.
More Steel Cut Oat Recipes:
Here are some healthy breakfast recipes that use steel cut oats. And one of my FAVORITE oat bread recipes ever.
A delicious 3 berry smoothie packed full of antioxidants Irish Oat Bread Overnight Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Steel Cut Oats Quinoa Gravel Granola Healthy Steel Cut Oat Granola
Let us know how you like the Irish oats compared to rolled oats. They are very different mouth feel when cooked and have a nutty flavor.
A Steel cut oat does take longer to cook than a regular rolled oat (Unless you are using instant, like I am), but they give you a less gelatinous result.
How to Cook Steel Cut Oats with Toppings:
This is an easy recipe to make. And takes only about 15 minutes cooking time with quick oats. It’s a nice hot filling way to start your day.
chop the apple into bite sized pieces and set aside. boil water in one quart pan. melt coconut oil in skillet add steel cut oats to the boiling water. cover and simmer. put all the topping ingredients into skillet stir and cover. Cook until the apples are soft. cook the oats until soft. Cook until the apples are soft. put one serving of oats into a bowl and add the toppings and maple syrup.
- Put the oats into boiling water and turn it to simmer.
- Throw the coconut oil in the fry pan, add the apples, pecans, brown sugar and maple syrup.
- Let it cook on low while the oats are simmering.
- Serve when the oats are cooked and the toppings are done. Pour on a little maple syrup as you desire.
Your family will thank you. This nourishing healthy vegan breakfast will get them off to a great start; and they will love it!
Steel Cut Oats Recipe with Toppings
Steel Cut Oats with Maple Syrup, Apples, and Pecans. Start with Steel Cut Oats simmered to perfection. Top it with apples and pecans sauteed in brown sugar, maple syrup and coconut oil. Serve this healthy breakfast with warmed Maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Instant Organic Steel Cut Oats (I'm using Bob's Red Mill)
- 2 Cups water
- Dash salt
- 1/2 Ripe Fuji apple
- 12 Whole Pecans
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Put the water in a 1 quart pan and set it on high to boil.
- Put an 8 inch frying pan on medium heat and melt the coconut oil in it.
- Chop the apple into one inch pieces
- When the water boils, stir in the salt and oats and reduce the heat to simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the pecans, apples, brown sugar and maple syrup to the frying pan and reduce heat to low.
- Cook the oats and apple mixtures until done to your liking. The apples should be soft and the oats should be as thick as you care for.
- Place one cup of oats in four 1/2 cup serving dishes and top with the apple mixture to taste. Add extra syrup as desired
- Serve with Maple syrup on the side.
Notes
This recipe is easy to double for more servings. It's also good cold in my opinion.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 136Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 47mgCarbohydrates 20gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 1gSugar 17gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 0g
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Kelly Hutchinson
Steel cut oats are so good for you! I think this would be so yummy for a cold winter morning breakfast!
homemadefoodjunkie
Cooked Steel Cut Oats is a great way to start off a cold, busy day Kelly and the toppping is a real treat!
Melissa @ Cilantro and Citronella
Wow, I wish I had apple trees! It must taste like fall in a bowl and it looks delicious!
homemadefoodjunkie
Thank you Melissa. Stop by a farmer market and enjoy this excellent breakfast!
Ali @ Home & Plate
I need to give this a try with the steel cut oats. I like your idea of using them in granola. Your recipe looks delish and I might have a way to use up the just picked apples in my fridge. Yum.
homemadefoodjunkie
Apples are so good fried up with nuts and a little pure maple syrup Ali. I hope you ty this recipe. The steel cut oats are a favorite breakfast food in our house. We love them in granola and cooked like this!
Sarah
What a great way to use up all those apples! I love oatmeal in the morning, especially in the winter when I just want something warm to heat me up. Thanks for sharing!
homemadefoodjunkie
Sarah, Oatmeal is really tasting delicious right now with our gloomy chill weather. The apple topping is so warming and flavorful
Heidy L McCallum
Diane your recipe looks amazing, who would think you could turn oats into such a fab recipe, all those ingredients together spell out heaven in my book.
homemadefoodjunkie
Thank you Heidy. Fall is a great time of year to play with our harvest goods!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
I far prefer steel cut oats to regular rolled oats as they have far more texture and are far more interesting. The proof of the porridge is in its topping and maple syrup, apples and pecans sounds ideal.
homemadefoodjunkie
Thank you Helen, I agree! the steel cut oats have a really good texture. This topping just goes perfectly with them too!
Marjie@HomeAgainJiggetyjig.com/wp
This looks lovely. Steel cut oats are the best, and your husband is blessed with your great Breakfasts. Still praying for the puppy. Glad he is doing lots better.
homemadefoodjunkie
thank you Marjie. We so appreciate your prayers. Our pup is getting better by the day. That lung infection is slowly giving way.
Erica S
Beautiful photos, beautiful recipe, and good luck with the new puppy!
homemadefoodjunkie
Thank you so much Erica! The pup is definitely on the mend 🙂
Betsy @ Desserts Required
It’s amazing that you can have this delicious breakfast in 15 minutes. My nine year old is going to be VERY happy!
homemadefoodjunkie
Promise Betsy and I think he will love it!
Trish
Oh man, I am NOT a morning person either! I’ve been making oatmeal in the mornings since the weather started to get cold though. Haven’t tried steel cut oats, but now I have to!
homemadefoodjunkie
We love these instant steel cut oats prepared this way Trish!
CiaoFlorentina
The perfect fall breakfast. I bet your house smells incredible. You know I simmer spices on the stove top just to get this smell in the house.
homemadefoodjunkie
I think you’ll love this breakfast Florentina. And yes, the house smells amazing!
Tracy
yum!!! Now that’s a consolation getting up early with a sick pup, breakfast!
homemadefoodjunkie
Yes it is Tracy!
katy allred
wow that looks delicious! i’ve been looking for more breakfast ideas lately, i’ll definitely try this!
homemadefoodjunkie
I hope you love it Katy. We sure do!
Sandra Shaffer
Steel cut are my favorite type of oats. I haven’t tried the instant type. Such a time saver! You found a delicious way to use up those apples! Hang in there Carson! He’s in good loving hands 🙂
homemadefoodjunkie
Thank you Sandra. Carson is continuing to improve to our great relief and joy. So fun and rewarding to see our little pup play like a puppy! I love these instant stel cut oats. They are quick and so delicious!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
I have a lot of apples to use up too, I will have to give this a try, it sounds delicious!
homemadefoodjunkie
It really is Joy! Thank so much for the visit!
LydiaF
This looks every bit as good as the oatmeal served by a popular fast food chain. Lovely photos 🙂
Katerina
We are not having a proper breakfast either around here, but weekends give me the perfect opportunity to enjoy wholesome and delicious dishes such as this one!
Jamie
YUM – that looks good!! These types of oats are so popular, all of the sudden. Pinned this recipe to try! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
homemadefoodjunkie
Thank you so much Jamie! Love your party!