These Vegan Steel Cut Oatmeal recipes are made two ways; with cinnamon and baked apples and pomegranate mint chocolate. A healthy way to start the morning!
What I love most about steel-cut oatmeal is how good it is for you! It has such a wonderful texture and helps get me through even the most hectic of mornings without feeling hungry because, let’s be honest, mid-morning hunger is the worst.
I’ve always loved eating and, while a part of me wishes that my diet had always been healthy and full of veggies and superfoods, my path to health has always been a bit complicated. It wasn’t until I was in college that I truly understood that there has to be a balance between eating well and working out and when I neglect one or the other, my body and mind don’t perform at their best.
What I love most about this oatmeal is that you can have it one of two ways. Basically, there is something for everyone. For those who want something a little brighter, I made a pomegranate mint chocolate version! And for those who like to start their mornings with something warm and sweet, there is the cinnamon and baked apple steel cut oatmeal.
Pomegranate Mint Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
First up are these steel-cut oats with coconut milk, pomegranate and cacao nibs topped with a sprig of fresh mint. I wanted to make sure this oatmeal was not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients so, here is a breakdown of the nutritional value you get from one serving of this amazing oatmeal.
- Coconut milk: Prevents and protects from infection, provides the good kind of fat needed for your body to function.
- Pomegranate: Filled with antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K (bone health), and vitamin B5 (helps your body metabolize protein, carbohydrates, and fats).
- Cacao nibs: Antioxidants (these fight off free radical damage in your body), fiber, Magnesium (helps with muscle and nerve function), and Potassium (helps promote organ function)
- Mint: Helps promote digestion, can improve your skin (huge plus for me), and can even help improve your memory!
Impressive, right? What an awesome way to start your morning off! And putting it together takes less than 30 minutes. To help speed up the process, I like to prep my oatmeal the night before but, for the early risers, this can also be done same day.
Bake Apple Steel Cut Oats
For the second version of this oatmeal, I actually got my inspiration from my days back in university. When I was a freshman, I had a dining card and every morning would walk to Jamba Juice and order their steel cut oats with cinnamon and baked apples. It was deliciously sweet, and so comforting that it has remained my favorite breakfast, ever. But I had never thought to recreate it until now! Even though it’s been a few years, I can tell you that this tastes just as amazing as the original (maybe even better).
And in case you’re curious about the health benefits of this version…
- Apples: Vitamin C, dietary fiber
- Honey: Prevents fatigue, helps build immunity against disease and infection
- Steel Cut Oatmeal: Decrease heart disease risk, help control blood pressure, fiber, protein, and iron.
Now go and get yourself an awesome breakfast!
Steel Cut Oatmeal Served 2 Ways
These Vegan Steel Cut Oatmeal recipes are made two ways; with cinnamon and baked apples and pomegranate mint chocolate. A healthy way to start the morning!
Ingredients
Steel Cut Oats Base
- 1 cup uncooked steel cut oatmeal
- 3 cups water
Pomegranate Mint Chocolate Steel Cut Oats
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (I used unsweetened)
- 2 sprigs of fresh mint
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, store-bought or from a fresh pomegranate
- 2 tbs cacao nibs
Cinnamon Baked Apple Steel Cut Oats
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbs coconut sugar
- 2 tbs maple syrup or honey (not vegan)
Instructions
Oatmeal Base
- In a medium-sized pot boil the 3 cups of water. Once boiling, add the steel cut oatmeal then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Mint and Pomegranate
- Add the oats to a small bowl and top with coconut milk, mint, pomegranate seeds and cacao nibs.
Cinnamon Baked Apple
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the diced apple, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and maple syrup or honey to a small bowl and toss together.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet and cook for about 20 minutes or until the apples are soft and golden. Serve immediately.
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