Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

Another of the yummy breakfast recipes in the Xagave cookbook is Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats. Steel cut oats have a nutty, crunchy taste and texture. I prefer mine a little softer, so I like to make it in the evening and then just warm up a bowl of it in the microwave in the morning.

Breakfast doesn't get much healthier than steel cut oats, but topped with a little fruit, some nuts, and a drizzle of agave, I still feel like I'm getting a sweet treat in the morning. (The picture is from the cookbook, mine looked sort of gray.)

Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats

1 cup steel cut oats
4 cups water
1/2 t. salt (optional)
1 t. cinnamon
4 T. Xagave
1/2 cup of apple chunks or grated apple

Put all ingredients except apples into a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add apples for last five minutes of cooking. Pour into bowl and top with Xagave or Xagave Maple Syrup. Add nuts and milk to taste.

21 comments:

the ungourmet on August 5, 2009 8:47 AM said...

This is such a hearty, get you going breakfast! Yum!

Aggie on August 5, 2009 9:41 AM said...

I love love love steel cut oats. Will try this for sure...it's time to switch up breakfast a bit!

Lynda on August 5, 2009 10:51 AM said...

This is a great start to the day..I love steel cut oats! Thanks for postinting this great idea, Barbara!

Pam on August 5, 2009 10:55 AM said...

Xgave is spending me some product too - I am looking forward to trying it out. The oatmeal looks tasty.

Rosa's Yummy Yums on August 5, 2009 11:36 AM said...

A delicious breakfast dish! Heakthy and tasty!

Cheers,

Rosa

Nutmeg Nanny on August 5, 2009 2:21 PM said...

I love steel cut oats! It's always so filling for breakfast:)

Carrie on August 5, 2009 2:29 PM said...

Oprah is always talking about Steel Cut Oatmeal, but I've never tried it. Your bowl look so good, I just want to dig in! I love the apple and cinnamon flavors!

Katy ~ on August 5, 2009 3:13 PM said...

I am LOVING all these agave recipes. And boy do I want a bowl of those oats. They look soooo good!!

The Blonde Duck on August 5, 2009 3:18 PM said...

This sounds really good!

Jamie on August 5, 2009 6:25 PM said...

Barbara,
I've never had steel cut oats before. I've heard they are very healthy for you. How different are they from regular oatmeal? I love the apples on top.

Donna-FFW on August 5, 2009 7:38 PM said...

This not only sounds delicious, but nice and healthy as well. Love apple/cinnamon flavor!!

Reeni♥ on August 5, 2009 7:41 PM said...

This is my favorite way to eat oats with apple and cinnamon!

Science Bloggers Association on August 6, 2009 2:58 AM said...

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Science Bloggers Association on August 6, 2009 3:22 AM said...

Nice Blog. Congrats.
-Zakir Ali ‘Rajnish’
{ Secretary-TSALIIM & SBAI }
[Editor- Children’s Poem & Adult’s Poem]

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on August 6, 2009 4:53 AM said...

YUm! Apple and cinnamon is such a great match for oats. I keep hearing about Steel Cut Oats from Dr Oz on oprah but we don't get them here (or if we do they're marketed under a different name). I must look into it further as it sounds like it has some really good nutritional benefits :)

Debbie on August 6, 2009 8:01 AM said...

Looks deliciousd and a great, hearty breakfast!

Finsmom on August 6, 2009 8:47 AM said...

I LOVE steel cut oats, and this sounds like a great way to use them!

Jamie on August 6, 2009 8:53 AM said...

I have never made steel cut outs, but these look so tasty I think I need to give them a try!

The Blonde Duck on August 6, 2009 9:03 AM said...

Well, I only put lowfat mayo on my redneck gyros b/c I dump about nine spoonfuls on there, so it might as well be real. Plus, I couldn't find my miracle whip. And I wasn't putting any yuppy yogart on there. :)

Mary Ann on August 6, 2009 11:02 AM said...

I love steel cut oats. They are definitely a favorite. Looks great with the apple cinnamon topping!

Karine on August 6, 2009 4:08 PM said...

That is the kind of breakfast I would love!

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