Start Your Morning Off Right! How are you supposed to fit in a healthy breakfast during your morning rush? Well, if youve never had steel-cut oats, youre in for a treat. Chewier than rolled oats (which are often labeled old-fashioned) and with a great nutty flavor, their only drawback is that they take longer to cook than to eat. However, the quick-cooking type makes them possible on any busy morning and there is no true nutritional difference between the regular and quick-cooking types. Combined with fresh apples, organic maple syrup, and toasted pecans, this recipe is a perfect start for an autumn morning! Steel-Cut Oats with Apples and Pecans Ingredients 1 cup almond milk 1 cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats 2 organic apples, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 1/2 teaspoons organic maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar 1/3 cup chopped and toasted pecans or walnuts Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk, 1 cup water, and the oats. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. While the oatmeal is cooking, in a small saucepan, place the apples, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of the maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over medium heat until the apples are softened and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the pecans and cover to keep warm. Stir the apples and nuts into the cooked and rested oatmeal. Divide among four bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon maple syrup over each dish and serve. Makes 4 servings Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Nutrition Facts Number of Servings: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories: 299 Total Fat: 13 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Sodium: 39.7 mg Total Carbohydrate: 44 g Protein: 6 g Play around with different flavors! Im a big fan of putting blueberries in mine
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:16:04 +0000