Steel Cut Oats Recipe
This Steel Cut Oats Recipe is a warm, healthy, and 100% halal breakfast that I love making for my family. It is creamy, filling, and made with simple ingredients like steel-cut oats, milk, coconut oil, and vanilla. I enjoy it because it keeps me full for hours and gives me energy for the day. You can top it with fresh fruits, nuts, or honey for extra flavor. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for busy mornings, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or halal butter
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 cups coconut milk or almond milk any milk works
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract halal-certified
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- I heat coconut oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- I add steel-cut oats and toast them for 2–3 minutes.
- I carefully pour in hot water and milk.
- I add salt and stir well.
- I cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once thick and creamy, I turn off the heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- I let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.