The breakfast of champions.
As I mentioned, I’ve been working from home this week on a pretty arduous project. It’s been weird because, Alli, who would normally be working from home, has been gone all week working on a huge mural job. I love working from home when she’s around, so it was weird not having her here, but I got to spend some quality time with the dog and I got to enjoy a very interesting role-reversal.
Now I typically brew the coffee and start the breakfast, but Alli usually finishes it and makes my lunch. I’ve had the opportunity to reciprocate that for her this week as she’s been the one being sent off to work while the dog and I hold down the fort at home.
Every morning this week, we’ve had McCann’s Steel Cut Oatmeal to go along with our tasty Pike Place Roast from Starbucks. Steel Cut Oatmeal is considerably different than that instant stuff you can get at the store. You actually have to cook it for about 30 minutes. I make awesome oatmeal. And I’m going to reveal my secret:
When you bring the water to a boil and initially put in the oatmeal, you should also add a healthy amount of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract. That will infuse the oatmeal with awesomeness as it cooks. Stir it on high for about 5 minutes and then after you cover and let it stand for 30 more, you stir in some brown sugar and a dash of nutmeg. Serve it with almonds and strawberries or bananas for extra awesomeness.
I never thought that I’d be someone who loves oatmeal, but I do. This stuff is awesome because you can control the ingredients that go in it. The only unnatural thing I add is the vanilla extract. And that’s hardly unnatural.
They say that steel cut oats are good for your cholesterol. That’s why I started eating them.
Hubby has tried to cook steel cut. Made a mess on the stove. He had trouble cooking it.
You can also use one of the many cheaper brands of steel cut oats to achieve this awesomeness for less $$$. We use the Target brand steel cut. I am going to try the cinnamon and vanilla extract trick though – thanks!
All oats are good for your cholesterol — even the instant ones. It’s the single most effective food in reducing that crap inside you. (And something you should eat religiously before getting a physical for life insurance companies.) I prefer good old fashioned Quaker oats. With brown sugar. And cinnamon.
I use steel cut oats in the protein bars that I make. I have tried regular oats and didn’t care for the texture very much.
I like the chewiness of the steel cut. I use the instant variety of McCann’s since I do breakfast while at work and we don’t have a stove. In fact, I just finished my bowl o’ oats. Keeps me full longer too.
Leave it to me to make the first post I comment on one about food.
I LOVE steel cut oats and now realize I haven’t made them in way too long.
I’m totally using your tips.
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