Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best, and this oatmeal is one of them. I’m on a seasonally-appropriate apple kick, you see. When I was trying an applesauce filling for last week’s apple tart, I wondered if I could cook homemade applesauce and steel-cut oats in the same pot at the same time.
Their cooking methods and timing are similar, so why not? That was a very good question, and the result was so delicious that I wondered why I hadn’t thought of it before.
Why didn’t I think to cook apples in my oatmeal before I added orange zest and a swirl of cranberry sauce? Or carrots?
You really think I would have come up with the concept when I featured my maple cinnamon applesauce on steel-cut oatmeal nearly four years ago. Head smack.
We finally have apple steel-cut oats on the blog today, in 2016, and I believe they are worth the wait. First, you’ll toast the oats to enhance their flavor (in a little butter, if you want to make them really luscious). Then, add apples (I didn’t peel mine, since the skins get super soft during cooking), water and a pinch of salt. Cook until the mixture is ultra creamy and the apples are so tender that they almost disappear into the oats.
It’s nearly perfect after a 5-minute rest, but I liked mine even more after I added a little maple syrup and a swirl of almond butter. Pecans are great, too. I almost always add cinnamon to apple/oat combos, but I preferred the clean taste of sweet fall apples this time around.
What fall recipes do you guys want to see next? I’m working on a savory recipe for later this week, but here are more apple recipes if you’re on an apple kick like me.
Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal
- Author:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Meet my favorite fall breakfast! Apples and steel-cut oats cook together in the same pot until they are creamy, delicious perfection. It’s a hearty, healthy and delicious fall breakfast that reheats well for busy weekday mornings. Recipe yields 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 cup steel-cut oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 3 medium-to-large apples (I used 2 Granny Smiths and 1 Honeycrisp), cored and sliced into 1-to-2″ chunks
- 4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- Maple syrup or honey, to taste (optional)
- Optional toppings: swirl of nut butter (pecan butter, almond butter or peanut butter), toasted pecans or pepitas, chopped fresh apples, dried cranberries, drizzle of additional maple syrup or honey, light sprinkle of ground cinnamon…
Instructions
- In a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan (around 3.5 quarts), melt the butter over medium heat (if you’re not using butter, just warm the pan). Add the steel-cut oats and cook until fragrant, stirring often, about 2 minutes (this step enhances the flavor of the oats).
- Add the apple chunks, water and salt. Stir to combine, and raise the heat to high to bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 35 minutes, until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed and the oats are nice and creamy. Stir every five minutes in the beginning, and more frequently as time goes on (you might need to dial down the heat as well).
- Remove from heat and let the oatmeal rest for 5 minutes before serving so it has more time to thicken up. Carefully taste (it’s hot!) and add maple syrup or honey if you’d like sweeter oatmeal (I used tart apples, so I added 1 tablespoon).
- Divide the mixture into individual bowls and serve with any toppings you’d like. If you’re saving extra portions for later, let them cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave, and would likely reheat well on the stove if you add some extra water to loosen them up.
Notes
Recipe inspired by my perfect steel-cut oats and maple cinnamon applesauce recipes.
Make it gluten free: Be sure to use certified gluten-free steel-cut oats.
Make it dairy free: Omit the butter and dry-toast the oats instead.
Make it vegan: Omit the butter and dry-toast the oats instead, and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Make it nut-free: Don’t top with nuts or nut butter! You might enjoy some toasted pepitas on top.
Slow cooker option: I haven’t tried this, but commenter Kathy says that she uses 1 cup oats to 4 cups water, adds apples and cooks on low overnight.
▸ Nutrition Information
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Lynda
Good idea, and a yummy combination, sort of like Apple Crisp, but a healthier breakfast version.
Kate
Yep, sort of like a crisp, but this one’s all creamy! Thanks, Lynda!
Erin
Never thought to toast my oats. Thank you! I want some of this RIGHT NOW!
Kate
It definitely makes a flavor difference! Hope you love the oatmeal.
Katrina
These oats look so creamy! Such a tasty treat for breakfast :)
Kate
Thanks Katrina! It’s great to hear from you. :)
Dhyan Atkinson
Hi Kate, (are the trees in KC pretty these days? I grew up there.) I have another oatmeal variation you might like to try. They serve oatmeal or steel cut oats for breakfast in zen monasteries with toppings to mix in before eating. A “standard” zen oatmeal includes diced apple, walnuts or other nuts, bits of nori (that’s right! seaweed!), gomasio (sesame seeds with salt), some flax oil and a splash of soy sauce. Yum! For those of us raised on sweetened oatmeal as the only option this variation is pretty “out there” but I have really come to like it. Very healthy, savory, nutty and delicious! My other variation is to add a handful of frozen spinach in with the oats as they are cooking (or other veggies)still adding nuts and apple before eating. Sometimes I cook the oatmeal in broth or boullion. Try boullion, mushrooms and cheese! See what you think! I thought I would write because maybe some of your readers, looking for non-sweet breakfasts like I do, would enjoy these variations also. (I miss Kansas City in the fall!) Best regards, Dhyan
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Kate
Hi Dhyan! So far, the leaves are starting to turn but they aren’t as pretty as usual (hopefully that changes soon). We’ve had a couple of extreme temperature changes so I’m afraid some of them have just died off without their usual show. I’m definitely intrigued by your zen oatmeal and spinach oatmeal! Thanks for sharing!
Susan
Yum!! I haven’t gotten into apples yet, because it’s still very warm where I live, but this recipe just hit the spot perfectly for me. So I’ve saved it and will be making it soon. I’m always happy to see good breakfast recipes, and also like savory dishes. Unfortunately I can’t afford to eat sweet stuff, from a caloric standpoint, so I usually don’t even look at that kind of recipe. I love things like butternut squash, and kamut. These days I mainly use vegetarian dishes at lunch (I’m married to a meat and potatoes kind of guy, but he’s willing to eat what I fix and hasn’t complained at all about vegetarian meals). I could easily slide back into being a vegetarian, but I don’t think it will be happening as long as I’m married (and since I waited a very long time to get married, I’m hoping the marriage keeps going as long as possible).
Kate
I hope you love it once the weather cools down! I’m glad your husband is enjoying those meatless meals. I bet he’d like these oats, too!
Susan
Got these made today, and my husband actually enjoyed them more than I did. I love the technique of toasting the oats first – it really does add a lot of flavor – but I don’t think enough water cooked off in 35 minutes. I have very little experience with steel cut oats, so I’m not sure what they are supposed to be like when done, other than soft enough to eat. As a matter of fact I think this is the first time I’ve cooked them on the stove top. Apart from my inexperience in cooking steel cut oats, this was a nice hot breakfast.
Annie
I’ve been looking for a recipe like this lately, except a baked/overnight/crock pot version. Any ideas to adapt this accordingly?
Kate
Hey Annie, I’d probably follow this recipe and just throw in a few apples like I did here.
Brenda Tabor
Make those apples ORGANIC, particularly if you eat the peels because of the pectin under the skin. Apples and strawberries are the most pesticide-laden produce on the market. The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) has a list of fruits and vegetables for which organic is the best choice for us and our planet. Get the full benefit of food without pesticides and other chemicals.
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoying a bowl of this warm from the dutch oven…swoon! All about the pecan butter too!
Kate
It tastes like a treat, for sure! Thanks, Rebecca!
Hope
Yum, perfect breakfast for a cool morning!
Kate
Thank you, Hope!
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
What a perfect cozy breakfast! Yum
Kate
Thanks, Sara!
Jan Anderson
Does anyone have an idea how to cook this overnight in a crock-pot?
Kate
I haven’t tried, but I bet you could follow this recipe and throw in a few apples like I did here.
annie
I thought I would miss summer peaches, but the apples this year have been so good that I haven’t given those ol’ fuzzies a second thought. This sounds just wonderful for chilly fall mornings.
Kate
Same here! I love how the seasons give us just the foods I’m craving.
Kelly
This looks amazing, Kate! Going to try it next weekend. Thanks for the recipe!
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Kate
Hope you love it, Kelly!
Jessie
Making this right now for breakfasts the rest of the week!
Kate
Yay! Hope you love it!
Cindy
Hi Kate!
I just wanted to say that I’ve been a blog reader for a while, and I adore your writing and your photography. Recently I made a compilation of some of my favourite blogs (which I had to feature yours in!), and you can check it out here: https://cookiesnchem.com/2016/10/19/my-top-22-favourite-food-blogs/
Thanks for making your blog so easy to read, exciting, and creative. Hope the rest of your day is amazing!
Cindy
Kate
Cindy, thanks for your note, and for including me in your list! I’m flattered to be included in such great company. :) Have a lovely day!
Bet @ Bet On Dinner
I love when a recipe comes through my inbox and I already have all the ingredients. :o) I made this this morning and it was a huge hit with my husband and kids, too! I love how much sweetness the apples added to the oatmeal. I recently froze some cooked peaches that I love as an oatmeal topping and I was already feeling sad that they would one day be gone – so I’m thrilled to have this easy, naturally sweet oatmeal option too!
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Kate
Thanks, Bet! Delighted to hear that you all enjoyed it. Your peach topping sounds amazing; maybe I’ll have to try this in the summer with peaches!
ally
Fantastic! Have been loving your blog for about 6 months now. Everything you post is just spot-on with what I’m in the mood for. Thank you!
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Kate
Oh yay, happy to hear that! Thanks, Ally!
j
This is an excellent idea, got me all fired up to re jig some of my current oatmeal dishes, thank you.
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Peter
The Oatmeal looks fabulous!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
i love me apple + cinnamon combo with oats..i recently made parfait with apples but im totally loving this idea. toasting makes a huge differencE!!!
Jenna
So good! Made this morning and can’t wait to make again tomorrow! Gives me another use for all the apples I picked :)
Thank you!
Sarah
I had the same thought just the other day! I’ve been making lots of applesauce, and lots of oatmeal, and thought… couldn’t they be cooked together? Yours looks way better than mine, though… I love the pecans and nut butter topping. Yum!
Jamie H
We made the apple oatmeal on this cool morning here in Kansas…and it was perfect. Topped it with some almond butter and a swirl of maple syrup. My 3 year old ate most of my portion along with his. So, kid friendly, as well! Another recipe well done!
Erica
I’ve been making a pot of steel cut oats on the weekend to eat all week, and apples sound like a great addition! We’ll be trying this for sure.
Sera
Hi Kate, love your recipes! I was wondering if I could sub in milk instead of water (1/2 milk, 1/2 water)? For a bit of extra protein and creaminess.
Barbara
Sera, I was wondering the same as I usually cook steel cut oats with water and almond milk. For this recipe (and I was making only one serving), I used 1/4c of oats (40g), one medium Gala apple, about 1 cup of water and about 3/4 cup of almond milk. I mixed water and milk, heated to near boiling, and then added oats and apple. It sounds like a lot of liquid, but oats and apple soaked it all after cooking for 30-40 min. They were delicious!
Kate, I am so grateful you posted this recipe. I kept eating my steel cut oats with berries and peaches all summer, but wanted to find a more seasonal variation, so this is a perfect solution.
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Rachel D.
Thanks, Kate! Pregnant lady here craving apple everything this season. And it makes enough to feed my family. :) Looks super delish! I can’t wait to try it out!
Kate
Thanks, Rachel! Hope you all love it. :)
Kimberly
This was delicious! My 6-year old daughter said “Mommy! This tastes like apple pie but healthier!” I loved it with and without maple syrup and cinnamon added. It’s even good cold out of the fridge…like apple rice pudding. Mmm. Thanks Kate!
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Kate
Thank you, Kimberly! So glad you all enjoyed it.
Carolyn
Delicious! Thank you!
Kate
Thanks, Carolyn! :)
Amy
I’m new to this website, but I have to say I love it so much. It just really suits the way I like to eat and I’m so happy I found it. My husband and I have tried 3 recipes so far: this one, the best ever granola one (which my super-picky daughter loves) and the red thai curry one. So far they are all a huge hit in my house! This one was so creamy and delicious. I’m going to make a bigger, second batch this weekend. I can’t wait to try more recipes. Anyway Kate, I really appreciate how much work you’ve put into perfecting your recipes and your beautiful website. Thanks!!!
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Kate
Thank you, Amy! I’m so glad you found my site, too. I really appreciate your kind words.
Paula Blanchard
Very yummy. Added a couple cinnamon sticks while it cooked. This is the go to breakfast through the winter. So easy!!! Thanx!
Kate
Thank you, Paula! Happy to hear it!
Wendell
Another 10. Loved it especially with almond butter and orange-flavored dried cranberries! The tastes are incredibly satisfying. Thanks Kate!
Kate
Thank you, Wendell! :)
Gabby
Just made this and I’m in love :) so simple, doesn’t require a lot of effort and tastes amazing! Thank you for another brilliant recipe :) Also, those post, what to make every month are a tremendous idea. So many inspirations!! Thank you again :*
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Kathy
I use a slow cooker all the time to cook the steel cut oatmeal. I will try toasting the oats first next time though. When I make oatmeal cookies I taost the oatmeal first, don’t know why I hadnt though of doing it for oatmeal too!
I use 1 cup oats to 4 cups water and cook on low overnight. It’s enough for breakfast all during the week for me. I always add apples and cinnamon
Kate
Thanks, Kathy! That’s really helpful to know. I’ll add your slow cooker technique to my recipe notes for everyone else who’s wondering how to do it.
Molly
Face palm. Brilliant. Made these for breakfast and turned the leftovers into cookies for after lunch.
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Kate
Thanks, Molly! I’m impressed that you made cookies out of the leftovers!
Blake
Could you make these in a Crock Pot by chance and have them cook overnight?
Kate
Hi Blake, I just added a recipe note for that! :)
Katie
This is my favourite breakfast now! It is just such a lovely recipe – easy, healthy and delicious. Thank you for sharing :)
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Yajenny
This is by far the best oatmeal I’ve ever tried in my life!! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
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Kate
I’m honored! & you’re welcome :)
Cat
I love steel cut oats! The only thing I love more than steel cut oats is steel cut oats with flavors cooked in. I made this in the crockpot because the only thing I DON’T like about steel cut oats is the time they take to cook!!!! I did double the recipe since I was using a 6 quart slow cooker. Put it on before I went to bed and cooked on low for 8 hours. Stir the skin that forms on top back in (it gets re absorbed) and dish it up. I froze the leftovers in 1.25 cup Rubbermaid containers (about 1 cup per container) which made for perfect single servings that reheat in the microwave in a couple of minutes (add a tablespoon or 2 of some kind of milk before reheating). This is soooo good, perfect for cold mornings. I did add a teaspoon of cinnamon and half teaspoon of cardamom. I loved Apple-cinnamon oatmeal when I was a kid-guess I still do! :)
Kate
Great crock-pot tip, Cat! And this is definitely a warm reminder of childhood :)
Katie
I absolutely love this oatmeal! It keeps well throughout the week and apples add such a nice sweetness. Thanks for such a great recipe!
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Miriam
Perfect!! Buttery, creamy and delicious. I served it with dates and nut butter.
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Kate
Yum!
Danica
Perfect steel cut oats recipe!
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Kate
Thank you, Danica!
Braxton
Pretty darn good! I halved your recipe and used honeycrisp apples. I swirled in a little bit of peanut butter and maple syrup while oatmeal was still hot on the stove, and I topped with chopped apples, cinnamon, and spiced pecans and walnuts. The cooked apples seemed to have lost a lot of their flavor for me. Next time I think I might cook the apples separately with some butter, cinnamon, and maybe a little brown sugar, and then add them to the oatmeal. This is my first recipe of yours that I’ve tried, and I’m excited to try more!
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Kate
Sounds absolutely delicious! I am excited for you to try more as well. Let me know when you do. I would love to hear what you think, Braxton.
Marsha
I prepared this in my instant pot this morning.
I used 3 cups of water, high pressure for 5 minutes, natural release for 5 minutes, then released the pressure
Then I added 1T maple syrup, 2T cashew butter and sprinkled a few pecans on top. Very Good.
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Kate
Thank you, Marsha for sharing! I’m glad it worked well in your instant pot.
Sana
Hi Kate! I know this is an old post and I’m not sure if you’re still reading comments but I just had to tell you how great this turned out! I think I might be a convert from overnight oats to stove-top steel cut oatmeal :) Thank you for this recipe!
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Kate
I am for sure still reading comments! Thank you, Sana. I appreciate the comment and review
J
Looks great, I might add a pinch of toasted coconut.
Kate
Let me know what you think!
Cassandra Schelldorf
I would love to try this in my Instant Pot. Any recommendations on cook time?
Kate
I would see what other readers have tried, if they have used an Instapot. Sorry, I’m not sure!
Cassie Schelldorf
I tried it and it worked great :) I found a similar recipe online and used that as a guideline. I want to say these cooked in 6 min in the IP and then a manual steam release.
Cynthia L Peck
Hi Kate,
I have a question. Do you have any recipes that do not contain processed sugar or gluten and are not loaded with cheese?
I have Hashimoto’s disease and am allergic to gluten and am not a big fan of meat so… I feel my options are limited especially since my digestive system doesn’t do well with a lot of cheese. Ugh!
Finding recipes to fit these parameters is challenging. And finding ones that taste good is even more challenging. Thank you for any ideas or recies you may have to share.
Cynthia
Kate
Hi Cynthia! I’m sorry to hear that. There are a lot of great options on the blog that should work well. You can always omit the sweetener if you need. Or, for this one particular, make sure to use gluten free oats. The sweetener is optional and tastes great without it. I hope this helps!
Cynthia L Peck
Hi Kate,
Yes that helps. Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Is there a substitute for flour I could use for bakes goods like banana bread, etc?
Warmly,
Cynthia
lori
Steel cut oat game changer:in the evening toast oats in pot with a bit of butter. I use T butter to 1/2 cup oats. I add 1 1/2 cup water to toasted oats, cover, and bring to boil for 1 minute. Go to bed. Wake up and add a bit of almond milk or water, and in 5 minutes you have perfectly cooked steel cut oats.
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Lori!
Pat
I had some ‘regular cooking ‘ steel cut oats on hand and made your Morning Glory recipe. Fabulous….Our new favorite!!
Can you use quick cooking steel cut oats in your apple oats recipe?
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Kate
Thank you! You can, you will need to adjust cooking time. You may also not need as much liquid. I haven’t tried that specifically so I’m not sure exact adjustments, sorry!
Christine
This recipe was amazing! I used three honey crisp and it was definitely sweet enough. I topped it with creamy peanut butter and chopped almonds, too. Thank you for an easy oat recipe that I’ll have for the rest of my week!
-Christine
Kate
You’re welcome, Christine! I love your additions. Delicious!
Melodie
This oatmeal is INSANELY GOOD!!! The recipe makes enough for several days. I split it up and share it with my adult daughters. I make it with almond milk instead of water and sometimes beat in liquid egg white when it almost done to add more protein. That makes it even creamier. We add a little maple syrup, pepitas, slivered almonds, and sliced banana and/or strawberries. Absolutely DELISH!!!
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Kate
Yes! Love to hear you think so too, Melodie. Thanks so much for sharing and for your review!
Alice
I just made it this morning and it was wonderful! This will definitely be my go-to recipe for steel cut oats. Thank you so much for all your great recipes.
Kate
Great to hear, Alice!
Aileen Cassells
The apple steel cut oatmeal was delicious and a great warm way to start the day. I did add more salt to the recipe but aside from that it was delicious and easy to make. Steel cut oats have such a nice nutty like taste and texture. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Aileen! Thanks for your review.
Christen Ring
This is great. I did add some pumpkin pie spice and a bit of maple syrup while it was cooking. Walnuts on top!
I love your site and cookbook.
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Kate
Sounds delicious, Christen! Thanks for sharing and for your review!
Olivia Puerta (opuerta@)
Should you cover the pot during the 35 minute cook period? Thanks!
Kate
Uncovered for this recipe!
thephatliz
Hi, When I saw this, I thought about returning to steel cut oats. Then I wondered if it would work in my rice cooker…. We have a small one I frequently use for smaller amounts of rice, but have also used it for quinoa, oatmeal, other hot cereals, rice pilaf etc. I made a half batch, put the butter in on “cook” added the oats when melted, and waited until it switched to “warm”, about 5 minutes. Then I added the water (only 3x the oats), the apples, and a pinch of kosher salt. I added maple syrup and apple pie spice when it turned itself off. I just tasted it and it is heaven! Thank you!
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Kate
Thanks for sharing!
Michelle
Easy and soooo delicious! I added some cinnamon and a splash of vanilla. Ridiculously delicious. Thank you!
Kate
Thank you! I love the add-ins. Thank you for sharing, Michelle!
Rosie
Such a perfect, cozy way to start the day- yum! Thanks Kate!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Rosie! I agree. A great way to start the day.
Elle
Can we modify this delicious recipe for InstantPot on the porridge setting?
Kate
Hi Elle, I don’t have directions for an instant pot, but I believe others have used it. Search through the comments (crtl + F) to find the specific comments. Hope this helps!
Sujeet Kumar
Very interesting article! I really enjoyed reading your article. You are providing the best info about oatmeal recipe. Thanks for sharing with us, it’s a very useful to us. You have done a excellent Job. Your writing is very simple and easy to understand. Keep Going..
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Kate
Thank you!
MorningStar Leon
I don’t know why I didn’t twig before I started cooking that four cups of water is too much for one cup of steel-cut oats, even if there weren’t going to be extra liquid from the apples. The package for the oats suggests three cups of water per cup of cereal. I’m wondering if these are EVER going to cook to cereal consistency. Might leave the pot on the back of the woodstove overnight.
Samantha
I went apple-picking yesterday, and decided to use some of the apples to make this recipe for the first time! So glad I did, because it’s incredibly tasty! I’ve always been too intimidated to make steel cut oats, but this recipe was so easy and foolproof! I used jonathon apples that I picked, which were perfect! I also added 1 tbsp maple-agave as suggested, and toasted pecans from Trader Joe’s. One of the heartiest and most delicious fall breakfasts I’ve had! Thanks Kate! :)
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Kate
Fresh apples! Thanks for your review, Samantha.
Heather
I made this today and it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe! Toasting the oats beforehand made all the difference in the world! I used half water half coconut milk which made it so creamy. Toasted a handful of walnuts to throw on top. I may eat this everyday for months! I think the apples sweetened it plenty so I didn’t add anything to it
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Kate
I like your variation with coconut milk! Thank you for your review, Heather.
Sandy
I don’t like cereal and I definitely don’t like oatmeal but DAMN that’s good!! The only thing I added was a tsp of peanut butter and a 1/2 tsp of honey to the bowl before serving. I am putting this recipe in my permanent rotation.
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LIZB
Hi Kate,
I just wanted to take time to thank you for this recipe, I am living with DM2 and have always loved oatmeal but always use the quick oats. I was told that the steel cut was best. Last year I threw out a can of McCann steel cut because it tasted gross when I cooked it. I came across your recipe last week and picked up another can, and made your apple oatmeal yesterday. OMG, even my picky son and husband ate it, and my husband said he wants it everyday. This is so delicious and filling, i will be eating oatmeal meal everyday now. Thank you so muc!
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Kate
I’m glad you found this recipe and it works for you, Liz!
Patrick
I’d like to make this with milk and make it, and store it, to eat for a week. Do you think that would work? How about an overnight, not slow cooker, version or instant pot?
Kate
Hey Patrick! Sure, milk will work. The oats have some naturally-occurring starches that make it creamy even with water, though. I’m sorry, I don’t have those variations, but you could certainly add apples to any steel-cut oat cooking method.
Hannah M
This oatmeal is so tasty! It was a perfect Sunday morning breakfast that we will surely make again. We were going to take a picture… and then it was gone. Next time. Thank you for sharing! :)
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Kate
You’re welcome, Hannah!
Kaitlyn
I amped this recipe up by added chai spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger when I added the water and apples. Next level deliciousness! Thanks for the recipe!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Kaitlyn!
Jay
Kate—this is a great breakfast worth reposting. I have an abundance of apples from the farmer’s market and only steel cut oats (bc roller oats are sold out everywhere). simple and delicious flavors burst after the long simmering of the apples together with the oats. no need to add much sweetener or other flavors on this one.
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Kate
What a great way to work with what you had, Jay! I’m happy you loved it.
Diti Sheth
I absolutely love this recipe! I have made it several times and it comes out perfect every single time! It’s a huge hit in my home! Thanks Kate!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Diti!
Tracey
Thank you for your ideas! I am trying to assist my husband to try new healthy recipes.( He usually runs out the door with a diet soda!)
Today he sat down for 10 minutes and ate his with me and says he really like it! I made it with Granny Smith Apple and cinnamon .
Thank you again
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N.M
The toasting really takes it to the next level! I add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg while cooking and sub 2 cups of the water with milk. My fav breakfast these days. Thanks!
Sunshine
My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes, so I’m going to adapt this recipe for the crock pot and make it tonight. I need to make something ahead so he isn’t likely to eat something bad in the mornings before work. Fingers crossed :)
Neha
Hi Kate, how can you modify this recipe for oatmeal with a milk base instead of water based? TIA, Neha
Kate
Hi Neha! I think you will be surprised just how creamy this one is with water. I don’t have a recipe with milk for it, so I can’t speak to specifics.
Prak
Could this be cooked with quick oats?
Kate
Hi Prak! That would be a different recipe as you wouldn’t need the same water or cooking time.
Hildy
Made this today – delicious!
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Gwen
Yum! So good! I topped it with plain yogurt, toasted pecans, and maple syrup. It’s hitting all those Fall flavors.
Will you develop another breakfast cookie? Our family loves the Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies in your book and would love another! Maybe a pumpkin Breakfast Cookie?
Thank you! Love every single one of your recipes❤️
Kate
Hi Gwen! I can’t make any promises, but happy you love that cookie. :)
Alene
Good! But I used only a granny smith apple because that’s all I had. I cut the recipe in half as well. My apple was pretty tart, so I needed about 2 tbsp of honey. I loved this but, next time, I will have sweeter apples!
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Kate
Thank you for sharing! That sounds like a great way to adjust, Alene.
Warren Abeshouse
I just read through the recipe and I’m wondering if instead of water, milk can be used which I’d prefer for the calcium and other nutrients it contains. Thanks.
Kate
Hi! This one is meant to be used with water. You can always serve it with some milk or yogurt if you like. Changing the liquid would impact the recipe and require adjustments. If you try it, let me know!
Gail Graf
my heart hurts hearing about Cookie. Sending loving vibes that she does well with meds!
Kate
Thank you, Gail! I appreciate it.
miriam sulfaro
I’m so sorry to hear of Cookies’ diagnosis.
I know how you must be feeling. Many years ago, one of my dogs had the same thing. Just give her extra hugs & belly rubs.
Kate
Thank you, Miriam! I appreciate your kind words. She is getting lots of love. :)
Marie
Should this be covered while simmering?
★★★★★
Kate
No need to cover Marie!
Larry Scurlock
We are long time cookie and Kate fans.
Renamed this recipe – Apple Pie Oatmeal. We make extra to reheat during the week. Frozen blueberries don’t work. Can you suggest another fruit?
Thanks for great recipes.
Kate
Hi! I haven’t tried this with another fruit, sorry. You can add fruit toppings to my Perfect Steel-Cut Oats for something different!