Want to learn how to make creamy steel cut oatmeal that is healthy and thick? This easy recipe has you covered. Made with steel cut oats, maple syrup, and almond milk, this oatmeal is the best for vegan and dairy free eaters alike.
Learning how to make creamy steel cut oatmeal can change your breakfast life forever. Once I figured out just how thick and creamy stove top oatmeal can be, I decided that I would never make microwave oatmeal again!
Oatmeal was a staple in our house growing up. It was a healthy and easy breakfast that I could prepare for myself before school or that my mom could quickly throw together for us.
We typically just made it with water, and I would cover it in either peanut butter or maple syrup (and even sometimes both!). The oats were always instant oats, too. But after being introduced to steel cut oats, I started playing around to find the best oatmeal recipe ever!
Ingredients in Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal
I started cooking steel cut oatmeal with almond milk, adding in some form of healthy fat like coconut or peanut butter, topping it with fruit, and I quickly realized just how versatile oatmeal really is. There is so much that can be done with a big bowl of creamy oats.
- steel cut oats
- banana
- maple syrup
- coconut oil
- almond milk
- peanut butter
- salt
The whole things calls for seven simple ingredients, and can be adjusted to your liking. Allergic to nuts and can’t have peanut butter? Sub the nut butter for tahini, one of my favorite things to do. Don’t have any maple syrup? Honey is a great sweetener to use in it’s place.
How to make steel cut oats
The first thing you are going to do when making creamy steel cut oatmeal is add your oats and almond milk to a saucepan. Once these two have been brought to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally.
Once the steel cut oatmeal mixture has thickened up, turn off heat. It will continue to get thicker as it sits.
Right when you turn off the heat, use a whisk or fork to stir in the mashed banana, coconut oil, syrup, peanut butter, and salt. You’ll want to be sure that you have broken up any chunks.
Add toppings of choice and serve immediately. I like to add caramelized bananas, more peanut butter, and maple syrup. In order to caramelize bananas, dice them into coins. Get a pan nice and hot on the stove with some ghee or coconut oil, then sprinkle in some cinnamon and coconut sugar. Add in your banana coins and sprinkle the other side with cinnamon and coconut sugar. Cook for only thirty seconds on each side and then turn off the heat.
Storing oatmeal
They will last for one week in the fridge.
If making for the week ahead, just add a splash of almond milk and reheat in the morning in the microwave or on the stove top.
Enjoy!
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- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Want to learn how to make creamy steel cut oatmeal that is healthy and thick? This easy recipe has you covered. Made with steel cut oats, maple syrup, and almond milk, this oatmeal is the best for vegan and dairy free eaters alike.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats (can use regular rolled oats, just reduce cooking time by 5 minutes)
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 overripe, mashed banana
- 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add oats and almond milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally.
- Once mixture has thickened up, turn off heat. It will continue to get thicker as it sits.
- Add in mashed banana, coconut oil, syrup, peanut butter, and salt. Use a fork to whisk and break up any chunks.
- Add toppings of choice and serve immediately.
- If making for the week ahead, just add a splash of almond milk and reheat in the morning in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Category: breakfast, gluten-free
Keywords: oatmeal, whipped, banana, steel-cut
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Shani says
I just wanna know how you did that banana half. It looks amazing.
Erin says
Sauteed it in coconut oil, coconut sugar and cinnamon on a pan!!
Erin says
I’m gonna try that banana!!
Adeel says
Other than the sauteed banana and peanut butter what did you add to the top of the oatmeal?
Erin says
coconut and chocolate covered chia seeds
Dave says
The pic of the composed dish looks stupendous. Is that peanut butter glob on top unadulterated, or is it blended with something? It looks a little more flowing than a dab right out of the jar.
Erin says
Just straight up peanut butter!! It’s melty a little bit because the oats were warm 🙂
Mary says
Looks amazing! Where can I find chocolate chia seeds?
Erin says
I got mine from Salba Chia – not sure if they sell them anymore!
jenny says
This looks delicious!
Erin says
Thanks, Jenny! One of my faves 🙂
Emily says
How do you do the cooked banana that’s on top?!
Erin says
Sauteed it in coconut oil, coconut sugar and cinnamon on a pan!!
Courtney says
Do you ever make a big batch and eat throughout the week? It says serve immediately so just wondering how it is reheated and how long it would last in the fridge?! ?
Erin says
You must be reading my mind because I meant to update it for that!
YES! Just add a splash of almond milk and heat in the microwave or on the stove 🙂 It’s amazing the whole week,
Courtney says
Oh my word! I made it last night and had it for breakfast this morning and it. Is. Amazing!!! I’m not usually a huge oatmeal fan, but pretty sure I could eat this every morning!!!!
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Erin says
YAY! So happy you like it Courtney!!! 🙂
Kaitlin says
This recipe completely changed the way I eat oats! It is so good, highly recommend!
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Erin says
Makes them so creamy, doesn’t it?!
Danielle says
Sautéed bananas are my new obsession thanks to you!! Love this recipe and added pumpkin spice on the bananas instead of just cinnamon.
You are my favourite food blogger and have helped me find a new way to enjoy food and feel good about what I’m eating!
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Erin says
You are amazing, Danielle! Thank you for that!! I’m so glad you get to follow along on my little journey 🙂
Mel says
I made this today for breakfast and it was so delicious. That banana in there is amazing! I’m making it tomorrow morning for my kids 🙂 Thanks Erin!
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Erin says
Aw, thanks Mel! So glad you are enjoying it and hope your kids do too! 🙂
Cassidy says
Amazing recipe Erin, my family are big fans of your oatmeal. Best wishes from London
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Erin says
Thank you Cassidy!! Makes me happy to hear that everyone is enjoying it!
Danielle says
This oatmeal is a game changer! Light, fluffy and so satisfying!! Looking forward to reheating tomorrow for a quick breakfast
★★★★★
Erin says
That makes me so happy to hear!! Enjoy!
Melissa says
This has become a go-to, quick breakfast for me. Love it so much!
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Erin says
Thanks for sharing Melissa!! I’m so glad you love it 🙂
Teresa S. Ludwig says
Just made it with Silk soy milk it is awesome. So creamy. Makes me rethink oats. Love the creaminess of them now. That banana looks delish. Gonna try it.
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Erin says
Isn’t it so creamy for being dairy-free?! Thanks for sharing Teresa!! 🙂
Kim says
My new favorite way to eat oatmeal!
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Erin says
So glad you love it Kim!!! Thanks for the review!
Corinne says
This is so delicious! Do you have the nutrition information for this recipe?
Erin says
Just added it in! Glad you like it Corinne
Morgan says
Just made this and it was amazing! Never going back to instant oatmeal 🙂 so easy to make. Although I had to cook mine for about 20 minutes. Perfect breakfast for me to share with my 8 month old too!
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Victoria King says
I have not tried steel cut oatmeal before, but have some in my pantry; I look forward to trying out your recipe. The caramelized bananas sound absolutely dreamy! Thanks for sharing.
Erin says
Enjoy it Victoria!
HB says
This is the best oatmeal I have ever had! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I used oat milk instead of almond milk because that’s what I had in my fridge. I also had to cook it for about 20 minutes. I will definitely be making this again.
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Erin says
So glad you like it!!! It’s one of my favorites too 🙂
Adrienne says
OMG! Just made this for dinner. Can’t wait to eat the other serving for breakfast. Made me think about oatmeal in a whole different way. Thanks, Erin. You never disappoint.
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Erin says
YAY! Thanks for sharing! I love these oats too:)
Jana says
I love this recipe. I always make a double batch to eat throughout the week. My favorite toppings are chia seeds, maple syrup, and nutella.
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Erin says
Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so happy that you love!
Allie says
Just made these oats and they are INCREDIBLE! Wow! Sent them to my mom and brother to make! Love your blog 🙂
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Erin says
Aw, thanks for sharing Allie! I’m so glad you like these oats 🙂
Albert says
This looks very good, however I was shocked at the sodium content per serving. That is essentially my daily limit in one serving. I’ve had oatmeal with 0 added salts and it is not very enjoyable.
Thanks for sharing a recipe!
Chelsey Helleksen says
This recipe is so so so delicious. I made it for my boyfriend and I and he was super impressed as well. SO YUMMY. I did the sautéed banana as well, because that intrigued me the most, but the flavor of the oats with the banana/coconut oil/maple syrup concoction is just perfect. Holy moly.
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Erin says
Thanks for sharing, Chelsey. I’m so glad both you and your boyfriend liked them!
Emily says
Delicious!! Can’t believe I’ve never tried making oatmeal with steel cut oats before. Added almond butter on top along with your caramelized bananas. Thanks for all of your healthy recipes!
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Erin says
Aw, so glad you liked them! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Erica says
This is my absolute favorite oatmeal recipe. Comes out perfectly creamy every time and the ingredients all compliment each other so well! If you have the extra time, definitely worth making!
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Meghan says
Absolutely LOVED this!!!! Such a quick and easy thing to make for the whole week. Thanks Erin!!
Aini says
Hi Erin, the banana topping looks delish, wondering how much that would add to the total calories?
And is there any way we can avoid that much sodium? Or is oatmeal just naturally high in sodium?
Erin says
You can leave out the added salt, no problem! Also, the banana only adds about 100 more calories.