Steel Cut Oats. I failed Miserably

juliesmom2

My dad always made steel cut oats in a thermos over night by pouring boilng water over the oats, battening down the lid and letting it stew for 5-6 hours....I just googled "cook steel cut oat thermos" and there are several sites with instructions.

MoreBean13

My dad always made steel cut oats in a thermos over night by pouring boilng water over the oats, battening down the lid and letting it stew for 5-6 hours....I just googled "cook steel cut oat thermos" and there are several sites with instructions.

Now that is a cool suggestion! Talk about on the go breakfast with no cooking!

samrockrocks

oats, water and spoon. I'm not joking. Suck it up and eat it that way, it's good for you. i repeat, i'm not joking

Maybe rolled oats- but you wouldn't be able to digest steel cut oats I don't think...

and this sounds really gross, also.

We live in a society where everyone is a spoilt brat and wants all their food to taste yummy. I'm sorry, but it may be gross, but it's the most simplistic, fastest and easiest way for me to eat oats in the morning because of my hectic training schedule, i don't have time to cook up some fancy oat porridge with blue berries and honey

Wow- I guess I now know what to do if my spoiled brat self is forced to move to a society where I don't have 3 minutes to microwave rolled oats and I must eat unpalatable food.

I know I have much more than a lot of the world, but if I have a few minutes to make something taste good, I'm going to do it! Sounds like someone is a little grumpy from constantly eating gross, simplistic food!

blytheandbonnie

oats, water and spoon. I'm not joking. Suck it up and eat it that way, it's good for you. i repeat, i'm not joking

Maybe rolled oats- but you wouldn't be able to digest steel cut oats I don't think...

and this sounds really gross, also.

We live in a society where everyone is a spoilt brat and wants all their food to taste yummy. I'm sorry, but it may be gross, but it's the most simplistic, fastest and easiest way for me to eat oats in the morning because of my hectic training schedule, i don't have time to cook up some fancy oat porridge with blue berries and honey

Wow- I guess I now know what to do if my spoiled brat self is forced to move to a society where I don't have 3 minutes to microwave rolled oats and I must eat unpalatable food.

I know I have much more than a lot of the world, but if I have a few minutes to make something taste good, I'm going to do it! Sounds like someone is a little grumpy from constantly eating gross, simplistic food!

Well, we consume way too much of the world's energy, just as we consume way too much food. If everybody on MFP ate uncooked oats - not using that 1.5 minutes of energy - how much oil/natural gas/propane/coal would we save? I cook mine often but what if we didn't? What good could we do? Just thinking out loud....

Imajicat

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going to try the slow cooker apple thing. that's sounds awesomesauce.

jj3120

This is great, I've been trying to find a no-cook method for steel cut outs. (not raw tho:sick: ) Thermos flask is a great idea!! My slow cooker is too big for one portion.

jutymo

My dad always made steel cut oats in a thermos over night by pouring boilng water over the oats, battening down the lid and letting it stew for 5-6 hours....I just googled "cook steel cut oat thermos" and there are several sites with instructions.

I make them all the time and soak them overnight. I boil water, put in the oats, cook for 3 minutes, cover and let sit all night. Then I warm them up in the morning at work. I've made them in the crockpot before but ended up with a boiled over mess. And yes, put the fruit in LAST not first. If it's dried fruit, i.e. cherries, cranberries, soak overnight too. If fresh like blueberries, put in LAST. If you try the crockpot again, do 1/2 a recipe and it won't boil over. i just think they get too soft in a crockpot. I much prefer the overnight soak.

jutymo

This is great, I've been trying to find a no-cook method for steel cut outs. (not raw tho:sick: ) Thermos flask is a great idea!! My slow cooker is too big for one portion.

Steel cut oats freeze extremely well. I actually use a frozen brand more often than cooking them (Good Food Made Simple brand). So make a crockpot full and portion out into ramekins or something and freeze. They cook up great in the microwave and so much easier and so portable.

ChangeIsADecision

I'm looking forward to doing one of the over night methods on here....

giantsr1

Love this! Put everything in the crock pot the night before and in the morning it is ready This comes from a site The Yummy Life - they had some other good recipes on there as well.


Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
By Monica Servings: 7 (3/4-cup) servings
Ingredients
2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter
Directions
Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.

To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.

Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.

gregpack

Yep the thermos thing works. I have done that while camping. Refrigerator oats are another option while traveling. . I use 3/4 C one minutes oats, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, one cup of water, a half cup of berries and cinnamon. Mix it all together and refrigerate overnight. Eat cold in the morning. The vanilla protein powder gives it some flavor and loads it with protein.

ChangeIsADecision

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mfunderburgh

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hauer01

I make steel cut outs every sunday night in the crock pot and cook them for the week. Just add in the crock pot the amount of oats recommended on the package and the amount of water recommended. Put the crock pot on low for about 7 hours. I have done the following add ins:

Blueberry

Blueberry/nuts

Banana/Nuts (one of my favorites)

Apple/Cinnemon

Raspberries

Banana/Cocoa

Strawberry

Strawberry/Vanilla Yogurt

Pinapple/Coconut

All of these are really good! Good Luck OH< and don't forget to spray down the sides of the crock pot with some cooking spray, if you don't clean up can be a real pain in the butt!! Or use a crock pot liner.

AshRyd

I have made overnight oats using steel cut. No cooking required. 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/3 cup milk, 1Tbsp chia seeds (I use flax seeds) (I think this would be optional, you could omit both). Put in a canning jar or coffee cup or whatever and cover. Leave overnight. Eat. I like it.

i do mine like this. if you don't like them cold you can microwave the chill out with no problem.

jenmilne12

Sorry but this really made me giggle. Good luck getting it right next time, I've never heard of 'Steel cut oats' but I'm goona look the out now xx

kimpatricefritz

I cook steel cut oats in a small 2.5 quart slow cooker-crock pot. I prepare it before I go to bed and have delicious oats in the AM. Here is what I do:
place 2 cups of water in the crock pot.
I use the 2-cup Pampered Chef prep bowl and put 1 scant cup of water, 1/4 cup steel cut oats,and cinnamon. I put the bowl in the water (water bath cooking).
Plug it in and put on the lid.
The next morning I take the prep bowl out add flax seed, walnuts, bananas, and milk (I use Kiefer).
Yum! So very easy. This makes one serving.

Tkhk0514

try itgain in the rice cooker. I add one tablespoon of butter and I believe that is enough for whatever reason to make it not ooze out. I have made it where I have tried to not use butter and then again forgetting to use butter and both times it oozed out.

Any time i add butter it works perfect. I add a little of that fake brown sugar to mine and it tastes so good. I have also added diced apples and cinamon too.

I love steel cut oats Happy cooking.

margelizard

It's not really an oaty hot cereal type breakfast, but I love oatcakes for breakfast! Really dense and crispy and they are awesome topped with sliced banana, cheese etc etc. The recipe I use is here:

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/520634/scottish-oat-cakes

I usually sub half of the rolled oats for steel cut and it works really well. It's also worth pulsing the rolled oats to a floury texture as it makes the "dough" much easier to work with. These store really well in an airtight container, they don't really go stale and they are super portable. Love 'em!

ldrosophila

I have made overnight oats using steel cut. No cooking required. 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/3 cup milk, 1Tbsp chia seeds (I use flax seeds) (I think this would be optional, you could omit both). Put in a canning jar or coffee cup or whatever and cover. Leave overnight. Eat. I like it.

this is what I was going to suggest and then you can heat it in the micro if you wish

AnninStPaul

For 3 servings in a crockpot:
17 oz water
135g steel cut oats
2 1/2 hours on low

2 servings:
12 oz water
90g steel cut oats
2 hours on low

you can reheat in the microwave.

GormanGhaste

I also like them just soaked overnight. If you have a fridge (I'm making no assumptions at this point!), then they'll be nice and cold, which is great on summer mornings.

Kamikazeflutterby

We do a big batch of slow cooker steel cut oats plain, then everyone adds their personal add-ins that morning. My husband only likes cinnamon and brown sugar oatmeal, I'll add whatever dried or fresh fruit combo I feel like that day, and our daughter picks which parent she wants to copy at the moment and has what they're having.

Our slow cooker recipe--1 c. oats, 3 c. water, turn it on the low and go to bed.

luvsunshine1

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Nacho12

The same thing happened to me the first time I cooked steel cut oats in the rice cooker. It was because I used cups to measure rather than the measuring "cup" that came with the rice cooker (which is smaller). We make a batch once or twice a week. My husband eats it for breakfast every morning. We just refrigerate and he scoops it out and warms it in the microwave for one minute. Here is the recipe we use. I always spray the rice cooker with spam.

1-1/2 measuring cups Steel Cut Oats
1/2 measuring cup Quinoa
2- 1/2 measuring cups of water

If you don't want to use Quinoa, then put in 2 cups of Steel Cut Oats. I have a small 4 cup rice cooker. If you have a bigger one you could probably make a little more at a time. I hope this helps! Good Luck!

By the way, we put nuts, blueberries, slivered almonds and sunflower seeds and milk in the next morning when we cook it.

margelizard

The same thing happened to me the first time I cooked steel cut oats in the rice cooker. It was because I used cups to measure rather than the measuring "cup" that came with the rice cooker (which is smaller). We make a batch once or twice a week. My husband eats it for breakfast every morning. We just refrigerate and he scoops it out and warms it in the microwave for one minute. Here is the recipe we use. I always spray the rice cooker with spam.

1-1/2 measuring cups Steel Cut Oats
1/2 measuring cup Quinoa
2- 1/2 measuring cups of water

If you don't want to use Quinoa, then put in 2 cups of Steel Cut Oats. I have a small 4 cup rice cooker. If you have a bigger one you could probably make a little more at a time. I hope this helps! Good Luck!

By the way, we put nuts, blueberries, slivered almonds and sunflower seeds and milk in the next morning when we cook it.

You spray it with spam?! Gods, that made me giggle

scythswife

so going to try some of these

Doodlewhopper

This is great, I've been trying to find a no-cook method for steel cut outs. (not raw tho:sick: ) Thermos flask is a great idea!! My slow cooker is too big for one portion.

I cook enough for the week and refrigerate.

I also suggest spraying the slow cooker with Pam first.

2 Cups - Steel Cut Oatmeal
8 Cups - Water
4 TBS - Cinnamon (or to taste)
2 308 g - Unsweetened Apple Sauce or Medium Gala Apples
2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Raisins
3 TBS - Vanilla Extract (or to taste)
1/4 Cup - Unsweetened Almond Milk for topping

Slow cook on low 7-10 hours.

10 servings at 199 calories each.

MissyPoo2013

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fit4lifeUcan2

oats, water and spoon. I'm not joking. Suck it up and eat it that way, it's good for you. i repeat, i'm not joking

I believe you because thats how I eat them. I hate them cooked and all soft.
My favorite way to eat them is to add 1/4 cup raw to vanilla greek yogurt. yummm!!!!