Microwave Steel Cut Oats

a bowl of microwaved steel cut oats topped with raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.

4.37 from 11 votes

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 15

Servings: 1

Calories: 154kcal

Making steel-cut oats in the microwave is a great way to prepare a healthy, whole-grain breakfast in the fastest way possible.

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Ingredients

½ cup Steel-cut oats
1 ¾ cups water (or milk or a combo of both)

Instructions

Start by rinsing ½ cup of steel-cut oats under cool water to remove some of the oat dust that has built up in storage. That oat dust will make your steel-cut oats more gelatinous.
Add the rinsed oats and 1 ¾ cups of water into a large, microwave-safe bowl. I recommend using at least a 1.5-2.5 qt bowl because the oats and water “grow” while being microwaved and often spill over the side of the bowl if it isn’t tall enough.
Microwave the steel-cut oats in 3 minute increments until most of the water is absorbed. Stir in between each increment to prevent spillage.
After most of the water is absorbed (usually 10-15 minutes), remove the bowl from the microwave and let oats rest for 1-2 minutes.
Top with the oatmeal ingredients of your choice and enjoy!

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Notes

Microwaves are sold with different wattages which affect how long your steel cut oats will take to be fully cooked. Most recipes on the internet say they will be ready in 10 minutes, but play around and discover the perfect time for your microwave. (Mine is 15 minutes).

Topping ideas:

Maple syrup
Brown Sugar
Fresh Fruit
Cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices
Chocolate Chips
A drizzle of honey
Chia seeds
Raisins
Chopped nuts

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