Steel Cut Oat Recipes
5 Healthy Steel Cut Oat Recipes
What better way to start the day or have a snack after a good workout than a nice bowl of oatmeal! Oatmeal can be modified to meet nutrition requirements including gluten free, dairy free or vegan. There are some many healthy things you can add into your oatmeal. The store bought packets are convenient, but they are full of color additives and processed sugars. Making your steel cut oats over night in an instant pot or crock-pot is equally convenient.
Here are some some fun steel cut oat recipes to give you ideas for food items that will make your oats taste like a sweet treat without all the processed sugars.
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Strawberries and Cream
This strawberries and cream oat recipe is made in the instant pot for added convince. You can also substitute in your favorite low fat dairy or non dairy products
Calories: 203, Fat: 3g, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 11g, Sugar: 7g
2. Best Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
This is one of the best basic steel cut oat recipes. You can add any low fat dairy or fruit to sweet the taste. Then you can store it for later.
Calories: 235, Fat: 3g, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 7g, Sugar: 15g
3. Peach Steel Cut Oats
A fun peaches and cream recipes that doesn’t have all the processed sugars of packaged oatmeal. Add any of your other favorites fruits.
Calories: 199, Fat: 2g, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 6g, Sugar: 9g
4. Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
For all my chocolate lovers this is a perfect way to curb your chocolate cravings. You can also add any fruit or peanut butter for a sweeter option.
5. Creamy Coconut Steel Cut Oats
A little twist on normal steel cut oats. This coconut recipe is something a little different for you to enjoy instead of the regular fruits.
Calories: 329, Fats: 16, Carbohydrates: 37, Protein: 8, Sugar: 7
I know what you're thinking, people in The Refine YOU Program get to eat this? YEP! Absolutely! This recipe would be on a higher carb day to give the body the fuel it needs, especially after a good strength workout!
This recipe uses steel cut oats which are minimally processed, they contain more fiber, have a low glycemic index, are naturally gluten free, are high in protein, and a good source of protein. They are one of the healthiest grains you can eat! Note: they take longer to cook. They are great for meal prep to make ahead and refrigerate (just leave out the fruit and milk to add later)
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