Make-Ahead Steel Cut Oats

High-Fiber Steel Cut Oats with Freeze-Dried Fruit

Looking for a breakfast that’s low in fat, high in protein, loaded with fiber, and great for gut health? This simple steel cut oats recipe fits the bill—and it tastes amazing. It's part of our ongoing series of high-protein, low-fat, low-calorie meals that promote weight loss and blood sugar control while keeping you full and energized.

Made with whole, intact grains and your favorite freeze-dried fruit, this recipe is ideal for batch prepping breakfast for the whole week. You can serve it hot or cold and customize it with your favorite toppings like plant milk, flaxseed, and chickpeas. Using freeze-dried ingredients and cooking a big batch makes eating healthy faster and easier—perfect for busy mornings.

🍓 Steel Cut Oats with Freeze-Dried Fruit

Ingredients:

• 2 cups steel cut oats

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1–2 tablespoons cinnamon

• 8 cups water

• 2 cups freeze-dried fruit

  We like peaches, strawberries, and blueberries

Instructions:

1. Measure out the freeze-dried fruit and, if smaller pieces or powder are desired, crush in a baggie with a rolling pin. Otherwise, just measure fruit into the pot with other ingredients.

2. Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. The cereal will thicken as it cools.

3. Ladle 3/4 to 1 cup at a time into single-serve containers. Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for up to a week. To reheat, microwave for 2 minutes.

4. Serve with plant milk of your choice, chopped chickpeas, ground flaxseed, additional fruit, or your favorite healthy toppings.

   
   

   Serving suggestion: 1 cup oat mixture warmed, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup chickpea shreds, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed.

   
   

This dish is satisfying, filling, and incredibly nourishing, making it a perfect way to start the day. With high fiber, long-lasting energy, and ingredients that support gut health, it’s a powerful staple in any whole-food plant-based diet.

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These are the fruits we like the most in this recipe:

Strawberries: Ready Harvest Strawberries

Blueberries: Ready Harvest Blueberries

Peaches: Ready Harvest Peach Dices