Pear & Cinnamon Steel-cut Oats recipe | Steel-cut oats recipe | Steel-cut Oatmeal recipe | Easy Steel-cut Oats recipe
Made with less than 5 ingredients, you’ll love this comforting breakfast of ‘Pear & Cinnamon Steel-cut Oats.’ Rich in plant-based protein & dietary fiber, this low GI dish will fill you up with essential nutrients and energy, making it the perfect way to power through your day. So, grab a spoon and savor every bite of this nutritious and satisfying meal.
Important – This recipe involves overnight soaking of steel-cut oats.
Steel cut oats are highly nutritious; however, they take a long time to cook. We will cut that time to almost half by soaking them overnight. Besides reducing the cooking time, soaking overnight makes the nutrients & protein in the oats ready to be assimilated by the body and also makes it easier to digest.
Oats & gluten – In Australia, oats are not considered gluten-free as some studies have shown that the proteins (avenin) found in oats can trigger potentially harmful immune responses. However, they are considered gluten-free in other countries. Therefore, please follow medical advice if you are coeliac or gluten-intolerant. Refer to Coeliac Australia for more information.
Why you’ll love these Pear & Cinnamon Steel-cut Oats
- Less than 5 ingredients (excluding water!)
- Quick & easy – soaking the steel-cut oats overnight reduces the cooking time
- Excellent source of plant-based protein
- High in dietary fiber & low glycemic index keeps you full for longer
- Excellent source of iron & calcium
- Naturally sweetened with pear & warm cinnamon spice (optional – you can always add some raw sugar, honey or maple syrup as per taste)
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Great make-ahead recipe for busy mornings
- Have it warm or cold
Can I cook the Pear & Cinnamon Steel-cut Oats in advance?
Yes, these oats are a perfect make-ahead recipe, especially for busy mornings. Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
You can have them warm or cold.
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Pear & Cinnamon Steel-cut Oats recipe | Steel-cut Oats recipe
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup steel-cut oats, washed & soaked overnight, drained
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any other plant-based milk
- 1 small sweet & ripe pear, cut into small pieces
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Sugar or other sweetener (optional, as per taste)
- Desired topping – Toasted almond flakes or other nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
Rinse & soak the oats overnight
- In a big enough bowl, measure & add the oats. Add water to the bowl, then wash and drain. Repeat 3-4 times or till the water runs almost clear.
- Soak overnight in fresh water (approx. 1 ½ -2 cups of water).
Cook the oats
- Wash the soaked oats once more before cooking and drain.
- Cut the pear into small pieces. Gather the remaining ingredients.
- Combine water, almond milk, drained steel-cut oats, pear and ground cinnamon in a pot.
- Bring to a boil on medium flame and then reduce the flame to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or till done as per preference. Keep stirring in between, scraping the bottom of the pan, especially closer to being done. As the liquid reduces and the oats thicken, chances of it sticking to the bottom of the pan & getting burnt increases.
- If needed, add some hot water to adjust consistency as per preference or if you need to cook some more and the liquid has reduced. Remember that the oats will thicken as they cool down.
- Once the pear pieces become soft (closer to 8-10 minute mark), using the back of the spoon, mash most of the pear pieces against the side of the pot. Doing this helps to naturally sweeten the oats.
- Once done, switch off the gas and serve hot. I like the mild sweetness of the pear and do not need any sweetener, but you can add sweetener of your choice if needed.
- Delicious as-is or top with some toasted almond flakes or any other nuts, seeds or fruits of your choice.
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Notes
- 1 cup=250 ml
- Cooking in advance – these oats are a perfect make-ahead recipe, especially for busy mornings. Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Calories & Nutritional information is approximate, calculated using online Recipe Calorie & Nutrition. The calories can vary depending on the type & brand of almond milk/plant-based milk.