Steel Cut Oats with Ground Flax Seed

Start your day with a warm and nourishing bowl of Steel-Cut Oats with Ground Flaxseed, a heart-healthy, fiber-packed breakfast that’s as wholesome as it is delicious! Made with nutty steel-cut oats simmered to creamy perfection, this recipe gets a nutritional boost from ground flaxseed, which adds omega-3 fatty acids and a subtle, earthy flavor. Customize your bowl with a splash of milk—dairy or non-dairy—for extra creaminess, and finish with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, berries, nuts, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy oatmeal dish makes for a satisfying start to any morning or a comforting snack anytime. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a quick and hearty option to fuel your day with energy and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Steel-cut oats
• 3 cups Water
• 1 cup Milk (optional, dairy or non-dairy)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
• 0.5 cup Fresh fruit or berries (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Nuts or seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, stir in the steel-cut oats and reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.

Step 3

Add the salt and stir to combine.

Step 4

Cook the oats uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until the oats reach your desired texture. You may add 1 cup of milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a creamier texture, if desired.

Step 5

Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the ground flaxseed.

Step 6

Sweeten with honey or maple syrup, if desired, and stir to combine.

Step 7

Divide the cooked oats into two bowls. Top with fresh fruit or berries, nuts, or seeds as desired.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy your healthy bowl of steel-cut oats with ground flaxseed!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1300.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1030.4

Total Fat 26.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 12mg	0%
Sodium 715.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 35.8g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 509.2mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 771.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 63.8%