Low Sugar Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Total time35 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time30 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water
1 cup whole milk
¼ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ tsp ground cinnamon

For serving

2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
fresh fruit or chopped nuts, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add the steel-cut oats and stir constantly for 2 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
2
Pour in the water and milk, then add the salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.

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