Steel Cut Oats with Fig and Coconut

So Sarah was working hard to convince me to start a food blog when she was out to visit. I'm still not sure if I will, but I have been experimenting with recipes and recording my successes over the past month. I thought I'd share them with family/friends to see what you think of my food blog attempts! 

You all know I love my oatmeal! This is one of those filling breakfasts that I love to take to work with me. I usually make the oats ahead of time (on the weekend) and then mix in a combination of fruit and nuts the morning of. One of favorite mix-in combination is fig, coconut, and walnuts! 

 

Steel Cut Oats with Fig and Coconut

Ingredients:

3/4 Cup of Simple Steel Cut Oats (could be made ahead)

4 Black Figs, sliced

I Tbs. unsweetened shredded coconut

1 Tbs. Chopped Walnuts

Drizzle of Honey or Agave Nectar (about 1 tsp.)

Directions:

Spoon 1 cup of simple steel cut oats into a bowl. Top with Sliced figs, shredded coconut and walnuts. Drizzle with honey. Eat!

Makes 1 Serving

Simple Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients

1 Cup Steel Cut Oats

3 Cups Water

1 Cup Almond Milk

1 Tbs. Coconut Oil

1/4 Tsp. Salt

Directions:

In a Medium Saucepan, combine water and almond milk. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.  Meanwhile, Heat coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the steel cut oats and sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Once the liquid has come to a boil add the steel cut oats and 1/4 tsp. salt. Reduce to a simmer and stir well, cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats have reached a desired consistency (I prefer mine more like a firm porridge so I cook mine for about 35 minutes). Serve immediately or store in fridge for up to 5 days.

Makes 6-7 Servings, or 5 Cups

Simple steel cut oats Nutrition Information: (3/4 cup)

Calories: 111

Total Fat: 3.6g

Monounsaturated fat:  0.4g

Saturated fat: 2.1 g

Protein: 3.7 g

Sodium: 111

Carbohydrates: 17.4 g

Fiber: 2.5g

Sugar: 1 g

Fig combo and Simple Steel cut oats Nutritional Info:

Calories: 324

Total Fat: 10.6

Monounsaturated fat:  0.4g

Saturated fat: 4.35g

Protein: 4.7

Sodium: 111

Carbohydrates: 25g

Fiber: 7g

Sugar: 34g