How To Cook Steel Cut Oatmeal

I like to call this dreamy steel cut oatmeal HEAVEN because they’re not only super freaking delicious but they’re good for you, too.

I noticed there’s a common trend in every recipe I’ve posted so far, and that’s coconut milk. I’m a huge lover of anything coconut but coconut milk is especially one of my faves because it’s a dairy-free option and also helps with a super creamy texture. You can try my other coconut milk based soup here, and a delicious thai recipe here.

If you do not like coconut milk or coconut flavoring of any kind you can always substitute the 13.5oz can I use in this recipe for equal parts of your desired liquid. Now I can’t promise they’ll be as dreamy and creamy as my recipe but I’m sure they’ll still taste good!

Steel cut oats are minimally processed and one of the healthiest grains you can eat. They have a great source of fiber and are considered a “healthy” complex carb.

Add in the delicious canned coconut milk and you have all the good benefits of MCTs (medium chain triglycerides). These fats are less likely to be stored as fat and go directly to your liver to be used as energy.

Research also suggests that MCTs may help decrease appetite and calorie intake over other fats and can also reduce inflammation, decrease stomach ulcer size, and fight viruses and bacteria.

In fact, that’s largely the reason for my coconut milk obsession this winter season. My husband has been sick more times than he ever has, and is also having some stomach issues that we’re working to correct through diet. I suspect leaky gut and will be making a blog post about that topic next.

Since coconut milk is lactose free and contains fiber it’s also good for the digestive system, plus it has the added benefit of iron, which I need during my pregnancy.

Coconut milk is high in calories and fat so if you prefer you can opt for the light version but I always use full-fat anything over “light” or “low fat” as that generally means it’s been ultra-processed and has additives I particularly would rather not ingest.

Throw on some of your favorite mix-ins and you have a super nutritious, super delicious, creamy, dreamy, keep you full for a long time breakfast or snack.

I added slivered almonds, chopped pecans, and organic cocoa nibs, yum!

Also, I buy my steel cut oats from the bulk section at Natural Grocers for less than $3 for an entire 32oz bag of organic steel cut oats.

If you don’t have access to steel cut oats at your local grocery store you can order them online at thrivemarket.com or through amazon which I have linked for you.

Oats are naturally gluten free but contain some gluten due to cross contamination, so if you have celiac disease, gluten allergies, or an auto-immune disorder and are avoiding gluten, be sure your oats specifically say gluten free on the packaging.