This Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal with Chia is much different from rolled oats, and while they take longer to cook, their delicious flavor and texture make it worth the while!
Oatmeal is a common breakfast around here, both for its taste and convenience. Growing up, my mom would make me oatmeal and toast most mornings before school. I always ate plain oatmeal with a little milk and a spoonful of sugar. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought to put “stuff” inside oatmeal. That’s not how we did it back in the 80’s. Not in my house anyway.
Besides adding chia to the oats, which gives a wonderful texture plus added fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, we love to to top our oatmeal with all kinds of deliciousness.
It’s really the thing I look forward to the most! Fruit, nuts, nut butters, seeds, spices…the possibilities for toppings are endless!
Oh, and the kids LOVE to top their own bowls of oatmeal with an assortment of toppings. All that extra bit of nutrition, yeah, they ate it all up!
This is the perfect way to wake up. I’m telling you, friends, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of yumminess on a chilly morning. Or anytime of the day, for that matter. 🙂
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Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal With Chia
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Description
Steel cut oats are much different from rolled oats, and while they take longer to cook, their delicious flavor and texture make it worth the while.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 1/4 cups almond milk or milk of choice (a splash more may be needed if you like it a bit thinner)
- 1 cup certified gluten-free steel cut oats (or 2 cups gf rolled oats if you don’t have steel cut)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- pinch of salt
- Maple syrup, coconut sugar, or other sweetener to taste
- Optional toppings: berries, bananas, apples, nut butters, sliced almonds, pecans, cacao nibs, goji berries, shredded coconut, cinnamon, etc.
Instructions
- Into a large pot combine water, milk, oats, chia seeds and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring with a whisk to remove any chia clumps. Reduced heat to a low simmer and partially cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 20-30 minutes until oats are tender (5 to 10 minutes for rolled oats) stirring often so that the bottom does’t burn. When oats are tender, sweeten to taste and add a splash of milk if too thick for your liking. Serve immediately.
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
I love steel cut oats and came looking to find out about adding chia seeds… I need the calcium. My tricks are I cook a batch in the crock pot and often add apples and raisins and cinnamon, and nutmeg or before I became allergic to nuts a banana walnut maple syrup blend also have started cooking molasxes into them and any other dried fruit ie cranberries but the real tweak is adding hemp hearts for that extra boost of protein to get me through the morning. and then top with natural crunchy peanut butter for texture.
Gorgeous pictures! I can’t get enough oatmeal this season — it’s the only thing I really want for breakfast right now, and I love all the toppings you added – gives me some great ideas and will definitely have to up my oatmeal game after seeing those cozy bowls!
This looks so gorgeous! Love the toppings 🙂
Thank you, Kushi! I love the toppings too 🙂
This is such a gorgeous bowl of oatmeal Joscelyn! I love the additions of chia and raspberries! What a beautiful breakfast idea. I definitely need to make this tomorrow morning 🙂
I love oatmeal for breakfast too, now only if my husband would share the love! Absolutely love the recipe and also that picture with your kids, so lovely! 🙂
Thank you so much, Manali! I can’t imagine not like oats, but I guess everyone has their preferences 🙂 Maybe one day he’ll come around!
YUMMM! I just love oatmeal. And this oatmeal with chia is totally right up my alley! I want to have this beautiful bowl for breakfast everyday! Super duper inviting.
I love it too, Anu! Thanks, my friend! 🙂
Wow!!! That looks so delicious. I recently switched to steel cut oats and loving them 🙂 Although, gotta have the rolled ones for quick breakfasts.
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Thanks, DT! I love both kinds too. I just wish steel cut didn’t take so long to cook! 🙂
You can make enough steel cut oatmeal to last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Just make enough, cover and put in fridge. Heat in microwave for a few seconds it tastes like you just made it! It is a super time saver, you don’t need the stovetop on everyday for 30 minutes and it tastes fresh as the day you made it 🙂 hope that’s helpful
I’m craving this for breakfast, looks so gorgeous, and delicious!
Thanks, Marsha! It’s one of my favorite breakfasts!
You always take wonderful pics. They make me hungry… It looks very delicious.
Thank you for your sweet comment! It was very delicious! 😉
Hi, this recipe looks great but you should be careful because cooking (or even heating) chia seeds and flax seeds will destroy their OMEGA-3 content (which is typically the desired reason for adding them). To ensure that you are getting the maximum benefits of the seeds, add them at the very end!
Mmm, mm! I also ate oatmeal everyday for awhile as a child. It actually made me never want it as an adult, except for in cookies, haha;-) I eat it every now and then, but this looks amazing!! Those raspberries got me drooling! Love the photos of the kiddos too!!
Haha, I was that way for a while, but I love it with all these yummy toppings! The berries do make it extra special! Thanks, Andele 🙂
I love a good bowl of oatmeal! I’ll definitely add the chia seeds the next time I make it. I don’t know why I’ve never done that before, I love chia pudding! You’re toppings are like a sundae bar! Love it!
Thank you, Stacey! I love the addition of chia in the oats too! I hope you like it!
These photos and recipe are awesome! I would actually love to feature this on my blog, if you are interested shoot me an email 🙂
Thank you so much, Laura! I would be honored to be featured on your blog! Please just let me know if you need anything from me! 🙂
Oats rock right!? My son is a super picky eater but I am delighted he loves it as much as I do.
Btw I ADORE that shot of your kids by the window. So lovely.
Thanks for sharing.
Yes! We love them too and eat them all the time 🙂 Thank you, my friend! I hope you’re having a wonderful week!
This looks delicious! I’ve been trying to change things up with breakfast and this would be perfect 🙂 Super yummy and healthy for my growing belly 🙂
-Linh
Thanks, Linh! The nice thing about this is that your choice of toppings can change the whole taste of the oatmeal, so you can eat it several times in a week and not get tired of it!
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you, Jenn! I hope you like it!
WOW your food photography is out of this world! You are so talented and that looks so yummy! What a great idea. I might try it with blueberries instead of raspberries.
Beth x
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Thank you so much, Beth! I really appreciate the sweet comment 🙂 I think it would be perfect with blueberries! If only I had some on hand!
Josecelyn! I love all your toppings 🙂 I want to eat breakfast at your house 😀 such a gorgeous spread Lady! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend dear friend!
Thanks, Amisha! I love toppings on my oatmeal:) I wish you could come over for breakfast, my friend! I would so enjoy your company! Maybe one day 😉