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How to make perfect Turmeric Steel Cut Oats or Golden Milk Oats with toasty oats, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom. Servewith Strawberries, chia seeds and other garnishes of choice. Easy Make ahead Breakfast Recipe. Ready in 30 minutes. Pin this post.
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I have never been a fan of oatmeal made with rolled oats. Its just something about the texture and flavor that throws me off. I have tried old fashioned oats in oatmeal usingvarious methods, mixed with various grains and what not, without luck. However, what works for me is oat flour and oats in baking. Lately, I discovered that I really like steel cut oats in terms of texture and flavor. So steel cut oats make my morning porridge or pudding instead of the old fashion oats.
This sunny Steel cut oats porridge is a breeze to put together. With the bright turmeric to brighten up your day, the subtle cinnamon and cardamom, the porridge can easily masquerade as a creamy dessert. Dress up your bowl as you wish. I use some pretty strawberries, currants, chia and pepita seeds. Turmeric is staple in a lot of savory Indian dishes. It is a fabulous spice to add to the diet with all its anti-inflammatory properties.
The oats are toasted in a little oil. They can be dry roasted as well. Then simmered in a water and milk mix until cooked through. Then Turmeric, spicesand sweetener are mixed in for another few minutes of simmer. Served warm or chilled with toppings of choice. Usebroken wheat or buckwheat groats for variation.
Start the day with the best breakfast with these Turmeric Steel Cut Oats aka Steel cut oats in Golden Milk!
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The porridge when done might have a bit more liquid than the oats. I like the milky oats as there is a lot more flavor in the milk. Oats will absorb all the liquid as they sit.
Serve warm or chilled with toppings of choice.
Since adjectives are the thing these days,.. what works for these? Life changing, brightening, glowing, blissful, sunny, super charging, sleep be gone, want these everyday.. GoldenOats! 😉
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Turmeric Steel Cut Oats Recipe
How to make perfect Turmeric Steel Cut Oats with toasty oats, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom. Serve with Strawberries, chia seeds and other garnishes of choice. Easy Make ahead Breakfast Recipe. Golden Steel cut Oats.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: fusion
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Vegan Richa
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) oil
- 1/2 cup (2.82 oz) steel cut oats use certified gluten-free if needed
- 1 1/2 cups (13.23 oz) water 2 cups for thinner consistency
- 1 cup (8.61 oz) non dairy milk
- 1/3 tsp (0.33 tsp) or more turmeric
- 1/3-1/2 tsp (0.33 tsp) cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cardamom
- 1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) salt
- 2 tbsp or more maple or other sweetener of choice.
Instructions
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add in the water and milk and mix. Bring to a boil. (about 5 mins)
Reduce heat to medium low. Stir and continue to cook for 10 mins.
Mix in the spices, salt and maple and cook for another 7 minutes or longer until the oats are cooked to preference. Taste and adjust sweet and flavors. The oats will need a few minutes longer if you double/increase the recipe.
There might be some extra liquid in the saucepan. The liquid keeps getting absorbed by the oats as the porridge sits. Cook for a few minutes longer or let it cool for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Garnish with sliced strawberries, chia seeds, pepita seeds, currants or other fresh or dried fruit of choice. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Make it Oil-free: Toast the oats in a dry skillet until they change color and get fragrant. Add water + milk and proceed.
Variations: Use spice blends like Chai masala + turmeric, or saffron + turmeric, or vanilla or pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Turmeric Steel Cut Oats Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 319mg14%
Potassium 45mg1%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 197mg20%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Erl da Gerl
Hi, how can I make this in a slow cooker? I would like to put it up before bed and wake up to a hot breakfast. Thanks!
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Vegan Richa Support
I suggest to cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
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Janet
I like whole oat groats. You can also use them as a grain replacement for rice in salads and stews as well.
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Eva
Would you know how to make these oats more Glycemic Index friendly? They look so delicious, but oats, even with nutmilk, make me feel starving soon after breakfast. Thank you.
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Richa
May be try some high protein toppings, chia, sunflower seeds.
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Jennifer E Carrell
I made these in the instant pot, and they turned out great! The extra water is not too much; the oats do absorb it. Loved it with a few currants stirred in. Thanks!Richa
awesome!
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Gwen
I don’t like cooked porridge. Just too smooth somehow. But I do like overnight oats in the refrigerator. But I do not like steel cut oats that way – too gritty. But I will be trying your spices from this recipe in a bowl of overnight oats. Thank you.
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Kris
This looks great! Could grated fresh turmeric be used? If so, would the measurement be the same? Or would the grated pieces not dissolve/make the texture weird? Thanks!!
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Richa
It depends. If you have used grated ginger in soups or porridge before, then turmeric should be similar. Use smaller grate. With the cooking time the fresh turmeric should become soft enough to not be noticeable.
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Mike
Delicious! Looks beautiful. Just made it this morning. I loved the flavor of turmeric with cinnamon.
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Shikha
Richa, where can.one find steel cut oats in.delhi Have tried many supermarkets, noone understands this .
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Richa
I am not sure about Delhi. I did find them online, so they should be available https://sattvicfoods.in/product/gluten-free-steel-cut-oats/
You can also use cracked wheat (dalia) to make this. It is similarly nutritious. Or if oyu use regular rolled oats, use less liquid and cook for 5 to 10 mins.Reply
Jane
Hi Richa, I just made this for tomorrow’s breakfast (because I don’t have time in the morning to cook the oats) and I am going to have trouble waiting that long! Divine spicy smell filled the kitchen….i did add a bit of allspice too, and some raisins. No sweetener added yet tho i might top with some maple when i eat tomorrow. (Tomorrow! NOT today!)
Thanks for your lovely blog! 😉Reply
Richa
you know you can make it again tomorrow right 😉
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Jane
i won’t have time! 🙂
(was truly yum btw)Reply
Anusha Rudhra
Healthiest breakfast ever! Thanks a ton Richa for such innovative recipes that too vegan 🙂 I love the selection of apt spices that too in just right amount…Reply
Niru
Looks great! I had to lol @ the adjective being the in thing statement – so true!
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Richa
simple recipe names are boring 🙂
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Mich
I have been making this porridge for years…golden porridge I call it. Can’t go back to plain old porridge!
And with cardamom too….delish.😋Reply
Vegan Richa Support
awesome! thank you!
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IR
This is a great way to freshen up your morning with vibrant colors! Beautiful pictures =)
I favor steel cut oats and buckwheat groats over oatmeal, tooReply
Richa
Thanks IR. I know right, I tried for quite some time to like oatmeal. love the steel cut oats so much better
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Cassie Autumn Tran
I’ve seen turmeric pretty much EVERYWHERE. It’s so hard for me to find though–at least the best quality!
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Richa
Try Indian stores where you can find dried turmeric root. powder it at home for the purest turmeric!
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Marieke, The Vegan Food Critic
What an original way to eat turmeric! I usually use it at dinner recipes, but not a lot at breakfast. But even better, to get such a healthy herb in early in the day 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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Richa
yes, we use turmeric extensively in all the Indian lunch and dinner recipes. There are mamy more ways to get all the daily turmeric 🙂
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Jacqui
Only one word to describe this – delicious!
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Richa
Thanks!
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