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Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal

★★★★★ 54 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin8/30/19

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creamy steel cut oatmeal

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.

creamy steel cut oatmeal

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 for creamy oatmeal

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.

close up shot of creamy steel cut oatmeal

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.

maple syrup drizzle into oatmeal
creamy steel cut oatmeal in bowl

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!

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

  • Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
  • Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats
  • Healthy Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

If you make this recipe, be sure to comment below and let me know how it was! Also tag @erinliveswhole on Instagram and use the hashtag #erinliveswhole so I can see it and feature you!

creamy steel cut oatmeal

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★★★★★ 5 from 54 reviews

Creamy Whipped Banana Oatmeal

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.

Prep: 5Cook: 15Total: 20 minutes
Yield 2 servings 1x
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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

  1. Add oats and almond milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally.
  3. Once mixture has thickened up, turn off heat. It will continue to get thicker as it sits.
  4. Add in mashed banana, coconut oil, syrup, peanut butter, and salt. Use a fork to whisk and break up any chunks.
  5. Add toppings of choice and serve immediately.
  6. 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.
Author: Erin Lives WholeCategory: breakfast, gluten-free
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  1. Jamie says

    Posted on 12/10 at 12:42 pm

    Oh my gosh these are good. SO creamy and sooo much more flavorful and yummy than my boring usual oatmeal! Love this recipe and it is so easy to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/12 at 10:08 am

      Hi Jamie, so happy you loved the oatmeal!!

      Reply
  2. Andrea says

    Posted on 12/1 at 7:10 pm

    Another delicious, simple to follow recipe!! That peanut butter and coconut oil addition at the end…so good.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/2 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Andrea, so happy you liked the oatmeal!!

      Reply
  3. Rosi says

    Posted on 11/28 at 5:06 pm

    Hello, what are the benefits of the chia seeds?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/1 at 1:47 pm

      Hi Rosi, the Omega-3’s! Let me know how your oatmeal comes out! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Danielle says

    Posted on 11/28 at 2:16 pm

    Just made this this morning and all I can say is.. WOW. Thick, creamy & flavorful PB banana oatmeal. Truly the best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait make this over and over again especially this fall/winter. Thank you Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/29 at 3:24 pm

      Hi Danielle, I am thrilled you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  5. Danielle says

    Posted on 11/28 at 2:14 pm

    Just made this this morning and all I can say is.. WOW. Thick, creamy & flavorful PB banana oatmeal. Truly the best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait make this over and over again this fall/winter. Thank you Erin!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/29 at 3:23 pm

      Hi Danielle, I am so happy you loved the oatmeal so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Riya Agrawal says

    Posted on 11/28 at 12:06 am

    Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will definitely try with True Elements steel cut oats as they are really good and a clean label food brand. You can also give it a try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/28 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Riya, so happy you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  7. Kyler says

    Posted on 10/25 at 8:40 am

    I have made this in the past and remembered the recipe this morning. This creamy oatmeal is any easy one to keep coming back to time and time again! Easy recipe, easy ingredients— tastiest breakfast!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/25 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Kyler, I am so glad you loved it so much! Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
  8. Naomi Roberts says

    Posted on 6/19 at 1:41 pm

    I just made this and it is so amazing!!! Definitely will make again!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/21 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Naomi, so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  9. Kim says

    Posted on 6/14 at 9:44 am

    This is part of my weekly breakfast meal prep every. Single. Week. They are so creamy and thick and I don’t even need the extra almond milk in the mornings, it just stays so creamy!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/14 at 4:07 pm

      Hi Kim, so glad you love them so much!!

      Reply
  10. Ash says

    Posted on 4/26 at 1:21 pm

    Absolutely delicious ❤️

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/26 at 7:49 pm

      Hi Ash, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  11. Jordan says

    Posted on 4/20 at 9:50 am

    I had this for breakfast this morning and it was amazing!! This will definitely be a new breakfast staple 😋

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/20 at 7:30 pm

      Hi Jordan, so happy you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  12. Morgan says

    Posted on 3/22 at 10:24 pm

    One of my favorite oatmeal recipes ever! I normally use rolled oats to cut down on time, and it always turns out so delicious. I love pairing this with Erin’s chunky paleo granola!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/23 at 12:07 am

      Hi Morgan, thanks for your kind words! So happy you liked it!

      Reply
  13. Allie says

    Posted on 3/13 at 9:19 pm

    These are INCREDIBLE! By far my favorite breakfast, because they taste like dessert! So easy and so delicious! Love all of Erins recipes

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/15 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Allie, so glad you loved them and thanks for your support!!

      Reply
  14. Lauren says

    Posted on 3/10 at 11:06 pm

    This is my go to oatmeal recipe. So creamy and even good as leftovers!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/12 at 12:43 am

      Hi Lauren, thanks for sharing!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sandi says

    Posted on 3/7 at 6:37 pm

    OMG! 🤯 I’ve always been terrible at making oatmeal and this was spot on and so delicious! I accidentally ate too much because I couldn’t stop! Can’t wait to have it again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/7 at 10:39 pm

      Hi Sandi, so glad you made this and loved it!! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Rebecca says

    Posted on 3/5 at 10:32 am

    WOW! I’ve been on an oatmeal kick recently and this is by far the best I’ve tried. I added some cinnamon and chia seeds and am obsessed. I don’t think I need to try another recipe anytime soon. Thank you, Erin!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/7 at 7:20 am

      Hi Rebecca, I am so happy to hear you loved them as much as I do!

      Reply
  17. Whit g says

    Posted on 3/4 at 10:31 am

    I don’t know if I can ever go back to microwaving my oats! This was delicious! Erin posted it on IG today and it was just in time for me to make breakfast. I didn’t have PB on hand so instead caramelized cashews with my banana. I also had quick cooking oats so the time to cook was shorter but I believe I still got the desired results. All sorts of great flavors and smells! This is an oatmeal game changer, my friends!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/5 at 12:23 am

      Hi Whit, thanks so much for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed it and made it your own!

      Reply
  18. Lizzie says

    Posted on 2/26 at 5:02 pm

    I followed this exactly and it came out great! And I do recommend the overripe bananas, because I tried it with bananas that were ripe but definitely not overripe, and it wasn’t nearly as good. Thanks for the great recipe Erin!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/27 at 12:24 am

      Hi Lizzie, the more ripe the better!! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. Michelle says

    Posted on 1/30 at 10:28 am

    OMG, so dang good! This oats recipe is so decadent, creamy and filling! It was a great treat to have this on the coldest day of the season as a mid afternoon treat! I added a bit more nut butter and chopped dates to zhuzh it up because I wanted something a bit sweeter but still clean. This is going to be a regular ‘must make’ for me. Try it, you will not be disappointed!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/30 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Michelle, so glad you liked it and great additions! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Kelley says

    Posted on 1/8 at 11:53 am

    ERIN. This recipe is amazing!!!! The oats are soooo creamy. I topped mine with pb, those YUMMY caramelized bananas, and a sprinkle of granola. My new fav breakfast!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/9 at 10:36 am

      Hi Kelley, I am so happy you enjoyed it and great toppings!!

      Reply
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