Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (e.g., almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups frozen raspberries (approx. 320 grams or 11 oz.)
Optional Toppings
- Nut butter
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Seeds (e.g., hemp seeds)
- Nuts
- Fresh fruit
- Maple syrup
- Honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add steel cut oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a large saucepan and stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add Liquids and Heat: Pour in the unsweetened milk of choice and vanilla extract. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, uncovered, while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer with Raspberries: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the frozen raspberries. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed and the oats reach a creamy consistency—approximately 15 minutes for regular steel cut oats or around 7 minutes if using quick-cooking oats. Add extra milk if needed to achieve your preferred texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the oatmeal hot, topped with your choice of nut butter, plain Greek yogurt, seeds, nuts, fresh fruit, maple syrup, or honey for added flavor and nutrition. Stir everything together until thick and creamy before enjoying.
Notes
- Steel cut oats require longer cooking times than rolled oats but yield a chewier texture and nuttier flavor.
- Adjust the liquid amount to achieve your desired porridge consistency.
- Frozen raspberries add natural sweetness and antioxidants; no need to thaw before adding.
- Optional toppings can be customized based on dietary preferences and availability.
- Using unsweetened milk keeps the recipe low in added sugars.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
