Steel Cut Oats-where have you been all my life?

I have a bag of them for my protein bars just never opened it. I don't know how to cook them or anything like that. I love oatmeal thou.

I love them with a cut up baked apple, with cinnamon...tastes like apple crisp. Or sometimes with some banana slices. Delicious. Love their texture and yummy nutty taste.

I add a little cinnamon.

I really like them, but haven't had them for a while, so thanks for the reminder. They do take quite a while to cook, so when I make them, I make enough for 2 breakfasts....eat one serving, refrigerate the rest and heat up the following day! I stir some greek yogurt and fruit in with mine....or some protein powder.

What's the difference b/tw regular and steel cut??

Steel cut are a completely different texture....a lot "chewier"! Uncooked they look like little tiny pebbles instead of a flattened out flake of oats.

I would always see this on people diet and one day asked my sister the dietician about them. She said she loves them and would never go back to regular oatmeal. I bought some and never made them. So while on my visit to her house she made some one morning and we flavored it with about a 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar for a little sweetness. Are you kidding me-why have I been eating regular oats this whole time. Have you tried these and if you haven't I would totally consider it!!

I haven't tried them, but I think I will. Like the other person, I am not sure why they are better than regular Quaker Oats...please explain.

Thanks!

I like to make a big batch and put them in individual ziplock containers or baggies and freeze them. I add a hand full of fresh blueberries before I freeze them and when I warm it up in the microwave it makes for a hearty breakfast. Any other fruit would do as well, and freezing it makes for a quick meal when i am feeling hungry!

McCann's Steel Cut Oatmeal at Trader Joe's, and by the way........I am not a big fan of oatmeal, but it works for me.:happy:

Yes! Love them so much. I don't even like regular oatmeal, but these rock. My bf cooks them with mashed up banana, or I add a teaspoon of real maple syrup for a little sweetness. Yum! And not to be gross, but they keep you super regular, too.

I will get some next time I go shopping.
Right now I'm enjoying plain - instant oatmeal.
I add half a banana sliced up, a sprinkle of cinnamon and half a pack of sugar in the raw - YUMMY!!

Steel Cut Oats are AMAZING! I do mine in a crockpot with a little cinnamon. When I eat it, I add 1/2 cup of almond milk....delish! One of the few grains that actually keep me going until lunch. I have a great recipe that I use for dinners--because it is a little more substantial, and caloric than just a batch of steel cut oats with some water would be.

Serves 6 to 8

For the steel cut oats:

1 cup steel cut oats (not quick cooking)
4 cups water
pinch of salt

Steel Cut Oats with Ricotta, Pistachios & Raisins (an individual serving):

1/2 cup prepared steel cut oats (see step 1)
1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon fresh ricotta
1 teaspoon chopped pistachios

To make the oats, bring the water to a boil in a deep pot. Add oats and cook until they begin to thicken. Reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking, uncovered, until grains are slightly tender and water has mostly absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Make-ahead: Steel cut oats reheat very well, so I like to make extra this way we can enjoy them on busy weekday mornings. Store leftovers in a covered container. Spoon our individual portions into a bowl, adding a tablespoon or two of milk or water, then cover and microwave until heated through, about 1 minute does the job in my 1000 watt microwave.
To serve, add 1/2 cup of cooked oats to a deep bowl. Scatter sugar or honey and raisins on top. Add ricotta cheese and sprinkle pistachios on top. Serve immediately—I like to stir it all up so I get a bit of everything in each spoonful!

*source: food52.com

Wikipedia:

Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats which have been cut into only two or three pieces by steel rather than being rolled. Also known as coarse-cut oats, pinhead oats, or Irish oats. Takes longer to prepare than instant or rolled oats due to its minimal processing, typically 15–30 minutes on simmer.

Rolled oats (or old fashioned oats) have been rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers and then steamed and lightly toasted.
Instant oats (or quick oats) have also been rolled - these are just a thinner version of rolled (or old fashioned) oats.

Brands to look for: McCann's - small white tin or box, Quaker - dark blue round cannister, Bob's Red Mill - package looks like a clear plastic bag of flour.

They are cut by steel a few times rather than rolled out. They also are lower on the glycemic index than rolled oats, which cause a lower spike in insulin levels.

In my opinion they just taste better-not as mushy!!

OK, you have me sold! They are now officially on my grocery list!