Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer

By Leslie Blythe Breakfast / Brunch, Grains, Vegetarian Boiling

May 29, 2015

Steel-cut oats are far superior to instant or rolled oats. The texture is better and they are less processed, which means they are better for you. Steel-Cut Oatmeal for the Freezer is an easy and healthy breakfast. Just microwave a serving every morning!

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: Makes 21 cups or 7 servings

Ingredients

8 cups water

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

2 cups steel-cut oats

7 Tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup

2½ teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

1Bring water and salt to a rolling boil. Pour in oats, stir, and reduce heat to simmer, cooking for 30 minutes.

2Turn off heat and stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

3Lightly grease 21 sections of two 12-cup muffin tins, and pour in the oatmeal.

4Freeze flat for five hours. Remove pan from the freezer and allow to thaw for a few minutes. Using a butterknife, gently pop the oatmeal "muffins" out of the pan, seal in a freezer bag, and keep frozen.

5When you're ready to eat, place two to three in a bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

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