My family has recently discovered steel cut oats. They haven't been run through a bunch of processes other than a quick cut so when they cook they aren't mushy like quick or regular oats.
If you are looking for a warm, nutritious breakfast but don't have the time in the morning, try this oatmeal recipe. You can throw all of the ingredients into the crock pot before bed, set a timer (in the electric section of the store that will turn your crock pot on and off for you based on how you set it) or program on your crock pot and you're off to sleep. The oatmeal cooks without effort and in the morning you will have an aroma that smells like baked apple pie filling your kitchen.
This recipe makes plenty and you can save the leftovers in the fridge to heat up for another tasty quick breakfast. I made ours for dessert since I was testing the time needed to cook and wanted to be awake during the process. After our family of four we devoured our share, there were still 2-3 servings to be re-heated for breakfasts.
Apple Cider Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal Printable Recipe
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups apple cider (or use 3-1/2 cups and leave out the water)
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup steel cut oats ( I used organic Bob's Red Mill)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon sugar (I used raw)
Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts and pure maple syrup
