Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats

Steel Cut Oats are one of my favorite breakfast foods. They are heartier than regular oats, and have more fiber, so you stay fuller longer!  They do take longer than regular oatmeal, so I only get them once in awhile.The best part is that, like regular oatmeal, you can add any flavor or mix-in to your oats.  I made them this weekend, and as I was finishing it, inspiration hit. Why not add Pumpkin? After all, everything else I ate this weekend had pumpkin in it! I realize that I have never posted a basic recipe for Steel Cut Oats, so I'm including that as well!

Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats 

The Double Dipped Life 

3 1/2 cups water

1 cup steel cut oats

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup skim milk (or water, but milk is creamier)

1 teas vanilla

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup pumpkin

2 teas. pumpkin pie spices

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the oats and salt, stir. 

2. Reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for 30 minutes.  Add in the milk and vanilla. Stir, and cook for 5 more minutes.

3. Add in the brown sugar, pumpkin, and pie spices. Cook for 5 more minutes. 

Serve hot. Leftovers can be reheated. Just add a little milk, and warm in the microwave!

Basic Steel Cut Oats 

3 1/2 cups water

1 cup steel cut oats

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup skim milk (or water, but milk is creamier)

1 teas vanilla

Toppings include: cinnamon, coconut, tropical fruit, fruit, raisins, etc! 

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the oats and salt, stir. 

2. Reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for 30 minutes.  Add in the milk and vanilla. Stir, and cook for 10 more minutes.

3. Add in your desired toppings and stir.

Serve hot. Leftovers can be reheated. Just add a little milk, and warm in the microwave!

My stand-by Steel Cut Oats recipe is Maple and Brown Sugar.  Here is your 3rd recipe of the day! 

Steel Cut Oats 

Maple and Brown Sugar version

The Double Dipped Life

3 1/2 cups water

1 cup steel cut oats

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup skim milk (or water, but milk is creamier)

1 teas vanilla

1/4- 1/2 cup maple syrup (Please use Real maple!) 

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Other toppings include: cinnamon, coconut, tropical fruit, fruit, raisins, etc! 

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the oats and salt, stir. 

2. Reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for 30 minutes.  Add in the milk and vanilla. Stir, and cook for 5 more minutes.

3. Add in the maple syrup and brown sugar. Cook for 5 more minutes.  If you are using other toppings, Cook for 10 minutes before adding toppings. 

Serve hot. Leftovers can be reheated. Just add a little milk, and warm in the microwave!

Enjoy coming up with your own unique versions of this hardy breakfast!