steel cut oats in crockpot

kittyloo123

any one do this? 4 cups water, 1 c steel oats. I like to add cinnamon, pinch of clove and some nutmeg here, but you can do whatever you like. Cook on low for about 6 hours. You could also add rasins, chopped apple or crasins.
Makes 4 cups cooked. I portion them into individual servings and refrigerate. 150 calories, and no measuring or anything in the morning. Grab and go.
I use the unsweetened coconut milk from the health food store. (not the canned stuff, by the thai food) 1/2 cup is only 30 calories i think.

byHISstrength

Interesting.

Thanks for sharing.

deannarey13

That sounds great!

nancymmorris

Going to throw this in my crock pot right now. Thanks for sharing!!

JesaGrace

They don't get all mushy?.....that's my problem sometimes.....the consistency of oatmeal......it's great at first but the longer it's in the liquid(milk/water) the harder it is to eat b/c it get so mushy gushy...

slimyfishy

I do this as well. It is a great way to get a healthy, complex carbohydrate breakfast without the fuss. :happy:

feisma

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jdelisle

I make this recipe all the time (it's called Apple Pie Breakfast). It's AWESOME:

http://jdelisle42.blogspot.com/2011/01/apple-pie-breakfast.html

kittyloo123

just wanted to add, that i make this in a little mini crockpot i got at WM. Only $10. It's the perfect size for 1. The bigger ones maybe you could double the recipe to put more volume in the crock?

e1lindsay

any one do this? 4 cups water, 1 c steel oats. I like to add cinnamon, pinch of clove and some nutmeg here, but you can do whatever you like. Cook on low for about 6 hours. You could also add rasins, chopped apple or crasins.
Makes 4 cups cooked. I portion them into individual servings and refrigerate. 150 calories, and no measuring or anything in the morning. Grab and go.
I use the unsweetened coconut milk from the health food store. (not the canned stuff, by the thai food) 1/2 cup is only 30 calories i think.

i love steel cut oats...also, your profile picture is hilarious!!

peacehawk

I love steel cut oats. I love the nutty texture. It never occurred to me to use a crockpot! Note to the person who asked, steel cut oats don't get mushy like rolled oats. They are like a dfferent food. Yummy, interesting cruchy/chewy texture.

maddymama

We make steel cut oats in the crockpot at least once a week.... I usually set it on a light timer to turn on in the middle of the night. It did take me a few times to get the time right, I like it cooked on the shorter end of the cooking times not the longer time of the ranges offered.
It's easy, healthy, and cheap if you get the bulk oats.

lormsbee

I just bought some steel cut oats and have not made them yet. This sounds perfect!! Thank you!!!
:happy:

Iceskatefanrn

I haven't made this in a long time, thanx for the reminder!

I "fell off the wagon" a bit back, and now I'm back in action, so I'm glad to see this post - will get some made this week for sure!

:drinker:

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amerr

Are steel cut oats by the rolled oats in the grocery store? I want to try them, but haven't even noticed them before.

hollykmckinney

Are steel cut oats by the rolled oats in the grocery store? I want to try them, but haven't even noticed them before.

I find them in the organic/health food section of my grocery store. I have never seen them in the regular aisles.

solhai

Where I live I found the steel cut with the organic/natural section. They are quite a bit more.

We bought a can of them and they taste good, the texture is slightly different than the rolled.

Comparing the price to rolled oats to eat on a daily basis with not much higher value, considering it's still a cut/crushed grain but generally intact, I'm sticking to the rolled oats since I eat them a lot. I can put that money I've pinched from steel cut into things like good meat, good milk, and other organic items.

sbwood888

I have always been put off by the price....why do steel cut oats cost more than rolled? Are they worth the extra money? I always buy the Old Fashioned rolled oats. What is different abou the steel cut oats aside from the price? Thanks to anyone who is willing to take the time to answer. :flowerforyou:

maddymama

I think steel cut oats have more fiber in them. If you are low on your fiber intake, it might be worth getting them.

Our steel cut oats are more expensive in the tins than rolled oats, but are cheaper when buying in the bulk section.

heathercj40

A rice cooker works great also, if you don't have 6 hours and don't want to watch them in a pan.

I'll have to try the "Apple Pie" recipe. Sounds good.

missmaya24

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kyodi

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hroush

I plan on making this recipe tonight:

http://annkroeker.com/2008/03/25/overnight-crockpot-steel-cut-oatmeal/

I like this idea as I plan to have them for breakfast every morning, but don't want to run the crock pot every night. I'll probably make a weeks worth at a time.

I plan on putting frozen sliced strawberries in mine, but the apple pie breakfast one mentioned earlier sounds really good as well.

littttlelaurra

I've done it but it made so much and I am the only one to eat it, so it only lasts so long in fridge and reheating isnt that great,
just makes it fresh each morning when I decide to have it, but do love steel cut oats. McCanns we get here.

e1lindsay

I buy the Bob's Steel Cut Oats, in the baking aisle, and they are like $3.00 a bag and each bag has like 15 servings in it...so it's actually cheaper than that instant goo...i make 4 servings at a time, because it takes like 15-20 minutes to make on the stovetop, then i refrigerate it and eat it daily!

Last_15

I have always been put off by the price....why do steel cut oats cost more than rolled? Are they worth the extra money? I always buy the Old Fashioned rolled oats. What is different abou the steel cut oats aside from the price? Thanks to anyone who is willing to take the time to answer. :flowerforyou:

Steel cut oats (aka groats) are only $1/lb at a bulk food store. They taste a zillion times better than the rolled oats and aren't as mushy (my opinion anyways) :bigsmile:

Last_15

Oh and I just cook mine on the stove top, takes 45 minutes. I just make a big batch on Sunday and split it up in containers for the week. Then I like to add 1 tablespoon light hershey syrup and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to each container. Tastes like a big cookie :happy:

hroush

I have always been put off by the price....why do steel cut oats cost more than rolled? Are they worth the extra money? I always buy the Old Fashioned rolled oats. What is different abou the steel cut oats aside from the price? Thanks to anyone who is willing to take the time to answer. :flowerforyou:

Steel cut oats (aka groats) are only $1/lb at a bulk food store. They taste a zillion times better than the rolled oats and aren't as mushy (my opinion anyways) :bigsmile:

I was initially put off by the price as well, but then I realized that I would be consuming half as much in the morning, so it's actually cheaper. I haven't seen them at Sam's club, but haven't really looked either.

I had my first bowl this morning and it was good. I put mine in the crock pot last night, accidentally slept for 10 hours, and they were still good. I put a half cup of strawberries and a cup of milk in with it as well.

WVBayouGal

love this idea!!

kje2011

mmm, sounds great. thanks for the breakfast idea!

megansmom311

Sounds delicious!