Instead I rely on my list of old faithful meals until I can prepare my weekly meal plan. What do I mean by old faithful meals? Great question! I am referring to a list of healthy, nutrient packed power meals that are easy to make, that the whole family enjoys. Over the course of this blogging experience, I will provide my list of old faithful meals. Today, we will cover one of my favorites. Steel Cut Oatmeal.
Why are Steel Cut Oats my favorite? Well, It is versatile. With it I can make:
- Overnight Oats
- Refrigerator Oats
- Crockpot Oatmeal
- Stovetop Oatmeal
- Breakfast Bars
- Breakfast Bakes
- Granola
And let's face it, oats are plan so you can add almost anything to it and you have a complete meal. It is easy and convenient to make in large amounts, as well. I purchase mine in the bulk section of Winco for $.62 a pound...awesome and cheap! YAY!!
Old Faithful Recipe #1: Steel Cut Oatmeal
Ingredients:
- 5 cups HOT water
- 1.5 cups Steel cut oats
- 1 cup milk, I prefer almond
- 1tablespoon butter
Pot stir-in options
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 Granny Smith Apples (my favorite), 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 bananas sliced, 2 tablespoons nut butter, 1teaspoon cinnamon
- 1cup pumpkin, 1teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 3tablespoon pure maple syrup
- For a hearty option, place an egg over easy on top of plain oats and add 2 tablespoons of green salsa...yum!
Directions:
Over medium high heat melt butter and toast oats, this gives them a nutty flavor. Add 5 cups of hot water, carefully. Stir, and turn the temp to medium low. Set timer to 25 minutes and stir occasionally.
Complete 20 minutes of HIIT or Crossfit program ;-)
After 25 minutes, stir in 1cup of milk and continue to cook on low for 5 minutes. Add your desired stir-ins and enjoy. Each bowl gets a 1cup serving of the oats.
Enjoying the recipes!
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