Steel-Cut Oat Recipes

Steel-cut oats are packed with fiber and are an excellent choice for keeping your blood sugar steady compared to other types of oatmeal. Plus, they’re super versatile! Check out the recipes below for some tasty ways to enjoy them in your meals.

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Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Cook a large batch of oatmeal ahead of time and top with blueberries, almonds, or any other toppings listed in the post. If blood sugar is of concern, savory oats may lead to better results.

75% water-fiber foods – steel-cut oats, blueberries, and other fruit/veggies/beans
25% foods – milk, maple syrup, almonds

Mexican Steel-Cut Oats

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your savory steel-cut oats as the post directs.

75% water-fiber foods – steel cut oats, bell pepper, jalapeño, onions, black beans, avocado, tomato, cilantro
25% foods – miso, nutritional yeast

Healthy Peach Steel-Cut Oats

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Top your oatmeal with peaches and bananas for a sweet flavor without using any sweetener.

75% water-fiber foods – steel-cut oats, peaches, bananas
25% foods – milk, sweetener

Savory Oatmeal with Fried Egg

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your breakfast as the recipe directs. If you don’t consume eggs, serve your oats with tofu scramble.

75% water-fiber foods – steel-cut oats, red pepper, zucchini, onions, kale
25% foods – oil, egg/tofu

Recipe Tip: To reduce the amount of fat, use an olive oil spray to cook the egg.

BBQ Bean and Oat Burger

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your oat burger on a whole wheat bun with avocado, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles as a Meatless Monday option.

75% water-fiber foods – steel-cut oats, onion, garlic, quick oats, beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, avocado
25% foods – bread, condiments, oil, BBQ sauce

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.