Mealtimes Breakfast & Brunch Healthy Cereal Recipes Healthy Oatmeal Recipes Steel-Cut Oatmeal 3.5 (2) 1 Review When you learn how to make steel-cut oatmeal, you may find yourself doing it daily or weekly so you have a bowl of hearty, chewy and filling oats for breakfast each morning. This recipe makes a classic version. Toppings are up to you. By Erin Alderson Erin Alderson Erin Alderson is a California-based vegetarian cook and food writer. She is the author of three books (The Homemade Flour Cookbook, The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen and The Yearlong Pantry) as well as Casual (a series of recipe zines) and the founder of Naturally Ella, a go-to destination for online vegetarian recipes since 2007. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cup Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup water or low-fat milk Pinch of salt ¼ cup steel-cut oats (see Tip) 1 fluid ounce Low-fat milk for serving 1 teaspoon 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, cane sugar or brown sugar for serving 1 pinch Pinch of cinnamon Directions Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are the desired texture, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits or nuts. Tips Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 150 Calories 3g Fat 27g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 150 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 2g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 3g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Folate 20mcg 5% Sodium 152mg 7% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 2mg 10% Magnesium 110mg 26% Potassium 146mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.