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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast > Berry Oatmeal Recipe

    Berry Oatmeal Recipe

    By Maike | Published: January 15, 2019 | Modified: January 16, 2019

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    The BEST Steel-Cut Oatmeal recipe! It's easy to make, full of delicious oatmeal and topped with fresh berries and pecans. A perfect breakfast recipe, especially in fall and winter. #cheerfulcook #berries #steelcut #breakfast #recipe #stovetop #glutenfree
 via @cheerfulcookBerry Oatmeal Recipe - This is the best oatmeal breakfast recipe ever! In less than 15 minutes you can make this amazing steel cut oatmeal recipe. You have to try it - it’s AMAZING!. āž¤ #glutenfree #breakfast #healthy #stovetop #steelcut āž¤ creativandpractical.com  via @cheerfulcookThe BEST Steel-Cut Oatmeal recipe! It's easy to make, full of delicious oatmeal and topped with fresh berries and pecans. A perfect breakfast recipe, especially in fall and winter. #cheerfulcook #berries #steelcut #breakfast #recipe #stovetop #glutenfree
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    This is the best Oatmeal Recipe - ever! What could be more perfect than classic steel-cut oats, fresh berries, cinnamon, crushed pecans, and maple syrup?!

    A bowl of berry oatmeal with blackberries, crushed pecans, and maple syrup.

    It's the perfect flavor combination to make this oatmeal recipe unforgettable. You've got to try this oatmeal recipe - it’s AMAZING!

    Table of Contents show
    1 Ingredients
    2 How do you make oatmeal?
    3 Tools you need to cook perfect oatmeal
    4 How good Is Oatmeal For Weight Loss?
    5 Is It Good To Eat Oatmeal Every Day?
    6 Steel Cut Oats vs. Rolled Oats
    7 Can I eat oatmeal if I am gluten-free?
    8 More simple Recipes
    9 Fresh Berry Oatmeal Recipe

    Ingredients

    It takes no time to make this yummy oatmeal recipe. Literally, less than 15 minutes! And it's going to keep you full for hours.

    • Steel Cut Oats (Gluten-Free)
    • Vanilla Almond Milk, Unsweetened
    • Golden Raisins
    • Pecans
    • Cinnamon
    • Maple Syrup
    • Berries. Add your favorite berries: blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries.
    Fresh berries, including blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries

    How do you make oatmeal?

    Making oatmeal from scratch is simple!

    1. Bring the water or milk to a boil. I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk like this one.
    2. Once the milk has come to a boil, add the steel cut oats, and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Make sure to stir the mixture every few minutes and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
    3. Add cinnamon, raisins (dried cranberries or dried cherries are great, too), crushed pecans, a dash of salt, and stir well.
    4. At this point, you can add maple syrup. But I actually prefer to drizzle it on the berries.
    5. Keep an eye on the consistency of the mixture.

    Oatmeal Consistency: For me, the perfect oatmeal recipe has to be creamy rather than thick. And sometimes I've upped the amount of (almond) milk I use. But that's a personal preference.

    Cooking Confession: In the past, my oatmeal would sometimes turn out clumpy and at times even slightly burned. So for years, I used single-serve microwave-ready packages of oatmeal. What has changed? 
    THE FIX: Reduce the heat to a low simmer immediately after the milk has come to a boil.

    Tools you need to cook perfect oatmeal

    To make perfect oatmeal every single time, all you need is a medium-sized saucepan, a spatula, and a timer. And if you don't have a timer in your kitchen, you can use the built-in recipe timer in the recipe card below!

    How good Is Oatmeal For Weight Loss?

    Oatmeal is a great breakfast choice. Some of the nutritional benefits of steel-cut oats are:

    • Steel-cut oats are going to keep you full for a long time.
    • Oats contain fiber! And in fact, oats contain both soluble and insoluble fiber! Pretty sweet. Soluble fiber helps your body to absorb important nutrients. And insoluble fiber helps you to be regular!
    • Steel-cut oats are also a good source of protein.
    • Oats also contain lots of minerals such as magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc.

    Is It Good To Eat Oatmeal Every Day?

    A bowl of berry oatmeal with blackberries, crushed pecans, and maple syrup.

    Oatmeal is one of the very best ways to start your day. It has lots of health benefits. Oatmeal recipes can help to lower your (bad) cholesterol and to regulate blood sugar!

    There are many delicious oatmeal recipe variations. You can choose other fresh fruits like bananas or blueberries or add almonds, dates, walnuts, and even some brown sugar.

    But I happen to think this oatmeal recipe is the best!

    Steel Cut Oats vs. Rolled Oats

    The good is that both steel cut and rolled oats are healthy! But because steel cut oats are less processed, they hold a slight advantage over rolled oats. It's all in the processing.

    Oats are a type of cereal grass. For steel-cut oats, the whole grains are split into smaller pieces. To make rolled oats, the groats are first steamed and then rolled. As a result, rolled oats cook faster than steel-cut oats.

    But as you can see making delicious steel-cut oat doesn't take much time either!

    Nutritionally, steel-cut oats have a lower glycemic index (42) than rolled oats (66). That said, overall the benefits of using steel-cut oats or plain (gluten-free) rolled oats, are pretty similar.

    Single-serve (flavored) ready oatmeal has less nutritional benefits because the more processed food is, the less beneficial it is.

    And you'll find that some oatmeal flavor packs have a lot of added sugar. And if you're trying to manage your weight, it's best to reduce the amount of processed foods.

    But here's the deal. No matter which type of oatmeal you choose, it's still a pretty healthy breakfast option.

    Can I eat oatmeal if I am gluten-free?

    It depends! And the good news is that generally speaking oats are gluten-free. Most of us will be able to tolerate them without any problems. (Yay!)

    There are two things to be aware of.

    Oats contain a protein called 'avenin.' And avenin has similar properties to gluten. Thankfully, most people who are gluten-intolerant can process avenin without any problems. While oat sensitivity is rare, it does exist.

    Another challenge is cross-contamination. Because some manufacturers process gluten-containing products in the same facilities as gluten-free products, cross-contamination can happen.

    It means that unfortunately, we'll have to read labels. If the label checks out to be certified gluten-free, you're good to go. If there's no certification label, you'll have to decide for yourself and weigh the risks of potential cross-contamination.

    I love these steel-cut, certified gluten-free oats. (You can also find this oatmeal at local grocery stores or at Vitacost)

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    Fresh Berry Oatmeal Recipe

    Dairy-free, creamy oatmeal full of delicious flavors. 
    Servings: 1
    A bowl of berry oatmeal with blackberries, crushed pecans, and maple syrup.
    PREP TIME: 5 minutes
    COOK TIME: 12 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
    • ā…“ cup steel cut oats
    • 2 tablespoon raisins
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup blackberries
    • 2 tablespoon pecans
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    Instructions

    • Bring the almond milk to a boil. Add the steel cut oats and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Stir occasionally and cook for 10-12 minutes. 
    • Add crushed pecans, raisins, cinnamon and a dash of salt to the simmering oats. 
    • Allow the oatmeal to simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Once the oatmeal has reached your desired consistency, transfer it into a bowl.  
    • Add fresh berries and drizzle maple syrup on top. 
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    January 16, 2019
    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long
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    1. Kev

      January 22, 2019 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Love this oatmeal recipe. But I don't have any maple syrup on hand.
      What else could I add as a sweetener?
      PS: I'd always wondered about steel cut and rolled oats. Thank you for sharing.

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      • Maike

        January 22, 2019 at 8:58 am

        I'm glad like this recipe! No maple syrup, no problem. You can chop up some dates and use them as a sweetener or you can use brown sugar or even a bit of honey.

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