Steel Cut Oats
Steel cut oats vs rolled oats. Debates about the two types are many but they’re quite similar.
Did you know that steel-cut oats have fewer calories than rolled oats or quick-cooking oats? Not by much. There’s a 14-calorie difference between the two according to nutrition.com, per serving.
Worth the swop?
I eat both Jungle Oats and steel-cut oats - depending on what’s on special. Steel cut takes a bit longer to cook and is chewier than regular oats. I love it and use it to add more flavour to my bowl. I rely heavily on peanut butter to sweeten and make my porridge thicker. I make it even thicker by adding chia seeds to it and I constantly am adding water to my pot to reach just the right consistency.
In terms of controlling your blood sugar levels, steel-cut oats are touted to be better than regular oats. But it is harder to digest.
Ingredients
1/4 cup oats
2 cups water
2 tsp peanut butter
1 tsp chia seeds
pinch of salt
1 tbsp maple syrup
Method
Add water to your oats and soak overnight. If you skip this step that’s okay too.
Bring oats to a rolling boil and reduce the heat. Do not cover.
Add peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and a little bit more water to the pot and keep stirring.
Boil oats for a good 10 minutes.
Switch the stove off and let the oats steam for a further 5 minutes.
Add boiling water to get the texture you want and devour warm with sprinkles of chia seeds on the top.
