Turmeric Steel Cut Oats Recipe
How to make perfect Turmeric Steel Cut Oats with toasty oats, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom. Serve with Strawberries, chia seeds and other garnishes of choice. Easy Make ahead Breakfast Recipe. Golden Steel cut Oats.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp oil
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats use certified gluten-free if needed
- 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups for thinner consistency
- 1 cup non dairy milk
- 1/3 tsp or more turmeric
- 1/3-1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp or more cardamom
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp or more maple or other sweetener of choice.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add in the water and milk and mix. Bring to a boil. (about 5 mins)
- Reduce heat to medium low. Stir and continue to cook for 10 mins.
- Mix in the spices, salt and maple and cook for another 7 minutes or longer until the oats are cooked to preference. Taste and adjust sweet and flavors. The oats will need a few minutes longer if you double/increase the recipe.
- There might be some extra liquid in the saucepan. The liquid keeps getting absorbed by the oats as the porridge sits. Cook for a few minutes longer or let it cool for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries, chia seeds, pepita seeds, currants or other fresh or dried fruit of choice. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Make it Oil-free: Toast the oats in a dry skillet until they change color and get fragrant. Add water + milk and proceed.
Variations: Use spice blends like Chai masala + turmeric, or saffron + turmeric, or vanilla or pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1.8mg