This easy recipe walks you through how to make Steel Cut Oats in the Instant Pot, Crockpot, and right on the stovetop.

I like any recipe that I can make in multiple ways. It’s great to have the option to make these on the stove top or in the slow cooker if my Instant Pot is tied up doing something else.

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Ingredients in Steel Cut Oats

• Coconut oil: You can use any oil, but I prefer the unrefined and cold pressed oils.
• Steel cut oats: While all oats are naturally gluten free, it’s important to know if the oats were grown on land that was previously used for a crop containing gluten. If you’re gluten free, look for the oats package to say gluten free.
• Unsweetened/unflavored almond milk You can use any plant based milk for this recipe. If you’re using the stovetop, you can use regular milk as well.
• Maple syrup I use 100% maple syrup, as it has no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners.
• Salt This helps to control the foam that the oatmeal makes. Especially important for the Instant Pot.

Optional Toppings:

• Fresh Blueberries
• Sliced almonds
• Unsweetened coconut
• Lemon zest
• Diced apples
• Coconut Sugar (or brown sugar) and Syrup

Steel Cut Oats Nutrition

While steel cut oats are filling and delicious, there are a lot of health benefits to eating them. Here’s a little about the nutrition aspect of steel cut oats:

• One half cup of steel cut oats (cooked) has 112 calories, 18 carbs, 4 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber
• Steel cuts oats have a low glycemic index, which means that it can help stabilize your blood sugar level
• Steel cut oats are a whole grain food–they’re made by chopping hulled groats (which are oat grains) into very small pieces with a steel blade
• Steel cut oats are considered a healthy breakfast because the whole grains make them filling and slower to digest.

How to make Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Crockpot Instructions

1. Spray or grease the slow cooker insert with oil, including the bottom and sides.
2. Add steel cut oats, almond milk, maple syrup, salt, and water to the slow cooker. Just a reminder that it’s not recommended to use dairy milk when cooking in the Crockpot.
3. Add the lid to the crockpot and cook for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
4. Stir, serve, and top with your favorite toppings.

Stovetop Instructions

1. In a large sauce pan bring the water, almond milk, and coconut oil to a boil on the stove. When the liquid is boiling add in the steel cut oats, maple syrup, and salt.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the oatmeal to simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are thick and no longer crunchy. I like to place a wooden spoon over the top of the pan to prevent the oatmeal from boiling over.
3. Remove the oatmeal from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Healthy Eating Plans

Don’t forget to add your toppings to this information! Each serving of this oatmeal is 1/2 cup.

Weight Watchers: 3 Points on the 2023 Plan using sugar free maple syrup | 4 Blue Plan Points | 4 Green Plan Points | 1 Purple Plan Point

21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix: 1 yellow container, 1/4 sweetener teaspoon per serving for the base recipe.

2B Mindset: This is a great FFC breakfast when paired with 50% of your plate as protein.

More healthy Instant Pot recipes:

Breakfast:

• Amish Baked Oatmeal
• Starbucks Bacon Egg Bites
• Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe
• Breakfast Fajitas
• Egg Free Whole Wheat Pancakes

Lunch & Dinner:

• BBQ Meatloaf Recipe
• Healthy Miso Soup
• Instant Pot Goulash
• Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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How to Make Steel Cut Oats

Wondering how to make Steel Cut Oats? I've got instructions for making these in the Instant Pot, Crockpot, and right on the stove top. This healthy breakfast recipe is filling and full of whole grains! Can be made with apples, bananas, blueberries, and more.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy, instant pot, steel cut oats

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Cool 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 27 minutes minutes

Servings 6 1/2 Cup Servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Becca Ludlum

Equipment

• Instant Pot 6 qt
• Sealing Rings

Ingredients

Steel Cut Oats:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened
• 1/2 tsp salt this keeps the oatmeal from foaming too much
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Optional Toppings:

• blueberries
• almonds sliced
• unsweetened coconut
• lemon zest

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Instructions

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

• Spray or grease the Instant Pot insert with oil. Make sure to grease both the bottom and sides to prevent the oatmeal from sticking to the pan. 1 tsp coconut oil
• Add oats, almond milk, salt, and water to the pot and mix well. Close the lid and turn the pressure release valve to sealing.1 cup steel cut oats, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 cups water
• Using the manual function, cook the oatmeal on high pressure for 12 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
• Remove the lid and stir the oatmeal. Let the oatmeal cool for 5-10 minutes. The oatmeal will thicken as it cools. Top with your favorite toppings and serve. 2 tbsp maple syrup, blueberries, almonds, unsweetened coconut, lemon zest

Crockpot Steel Cut Oats

• Grease the slow cooker insert with oil, including the bottom and sides. 1 tsp coconut oil
• Combine the oats, almond milk, water, and salt in the slow cooker. 1 cup steel cut oats, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 tsp salt
• Add the lid and cook for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
• Remove the lid and stir. Serve and top with your favorite toppings. 2 tbsp maple syrup, blueberries, almonds, unsweetened coconut, lemon zest

Stove Top Steel Cut Oats

• In a large sauce pan bring the water, almond milk, and coconut oil to a boil on the stove. When the liquid is boiling add in the steel cut oats, maple syrup, and salt. 3 cups water, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 cup steel cut oats, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the oatmeal to simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are thick and no longer crunchy. I like to place a wooden spoon over the top of the pan to prevent the oatmeal from boiling over.
• Remove the oatmeal from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings. blueberries, almonds, unsweetened coconut, lemon zest

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Notes

Weight Watchers: 3 Points on the 2023 Plan using sugar free maple syrup | 4 Blue Plan Points | 4 Green Plan Points | 1 Purple Plan Point

21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix: 1 yellow container, 1/4 sweetener teaspoon per serving for the base recipe.

2B Mindset: This is a great FFC breakfast when paired with 50% of your plate as protein.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

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Healthy Rice Pudding Recipe with Brown Rice

We all need great recipes like this on hand to help curb cravings and give us a little treat in the form of a healthy alternative. Making the transition to a healthy lifestyle can be tough!

We’ve all been there at one point or another, trying to decide if we’re going to stick with it or give up. Hopefully this healthy rice pudding recipe will help you stick with your healthy eating plan and reach your goals.

How to make healthy rice pudding:

You can make this delicious almond milk recipe three ways. It’s an easy brown rice pudding recipe no matter which way you choose, so don’t worry about being in the kitchen all day. I’ll show you how to make this brown rice pudding in the Instant Pot, Crockpot, and on the stovetop.

Instant Pot:

• Mix together all the ingredients for the brown rice pudding in the Instant Pot insert.
• Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing.
• Cook the rice pudding on high pressure using the “porridge” setting for 25 minutes (or just set the timer for 25 minutes on manual). Let the pressure release naturally.
• Remove the lid and mix up the pudding. Serve still warm topped with fresh berries, cinnamon, sliced almonds, a teaspoon of honey if desired.

Stove Top:

• You’ll be making your rice first. Combine the brown rice with 1 1/2 cup water in a sauce pan. Bring the rice to a boil, then cover the sauce pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the rice to cook for 40-45 minutes until the brown rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the lid (you should have edible brown rice now) and stir in almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Bring the pudding to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low and allow the pudding to simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until almond milk has reduced and the pudding is creamy.
• Serve the brown rice pudding still warm, topping with fresh berries, cinnamon, sliced almonds, and honey.

Slow Cooker:

• To make the rice pudding in a slow cooker you will need to increase the almond milk to 2 cups. This is because the liquid will evaporate more in the slow cooker than it will in the Instant Pot.
• Combine all the brown rice, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in the slow cooker. Remember to use 2 cups almond milk.
• Cover and cook the rice on high pressure for 2-3 hours.
• Serve when still warm and top with fresh berries, cinnamon, sliced almonds, and honey.

Note: I made the rice pudding unsweetened to allow the pudding to be sweetened to everyone’s taste. You can add a couple teaspoons of natural sweetener to the rice before cooking if desired.

Is rice pudding healthy?

Absolutely! Let’s take a look at the points and containers for this recipe so you can have an idea of just how healthy this brown rice pudding is…you can even eat this on 2B Mindset!

21 Day Fix:

• Entire Recipe: 2Y, 2 tsp
• Per Serving: 1Y, 1 tsp

Weight Watchers:

• Per Serving: 6 Blue Plan | 6 Green Plan Points | 1 Purple Plan Point
• Don’t forget to calculate points for any toppings you add!

2B Mindset:

• Use this as a breakfast recipe
• It’s an excellent healthy choice and you can add your favorite protein side to round out your plate.

Is rice pudding healthy for breakfast?

Yes! That is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this delicious healthy almond milk recipe. It’s a quick meal prep that I can use all week long for breakfasts or snacks.

Brown Rice Pudding is a tasty way to curb cravings while still being healthy and within my plan for 21 Day Fix, Portion Fix, 2B Mindset, or Weight Watchers.

The long grain brown rice is an excellent breakfast choice because it’s slower to digest and won’t give you that sugar spike (and then crash) all while giving you the power to tackle the morning!

Do you have more healthy recipes I can try?

• Healthy Egg Roll Wonton Cups
• Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups | 21 Day Fix Friendly
• Healthy Chorizo and Eggs Casserole
• Healthy Instant Pot Yogurt

Is rice pudding heart healthy?

When thinking about heart healthy choices we have to look at ingredients. All of the ingredients in this brown rice pudding are better choices when it comes to being heart smart!

Whole grains, unsweetened almond milk, and berries are all great healthy options. Good for your heart…and the rest of you as well!

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Healthy Rice Pudding Recipe with Brown Rice

This easy and Healthy Rice Pudding uses almond milk and cinnamon for a hearty and satisfying taste. Make it in a crockpot, the Instant Pot, or on the stove for a delicious and easy breakfast recipe.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword 21 Day Fix, 2B Mindset, Portion Fix, Weight Watchers

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 219kcal

Author Becca Ludlum

Equipment

• Instant Pot 6 qt
• 6 qt Instant Pot Dish
• Sealing Rings

Ingredients

Brown Rice Pudding:

• ½ cup brown rice long grain (dry)
• 1 ½ cup almond milk unsweetened, or water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg

Optional Toppings:

• 1 tsp cinnamon optional
• ½ cup mixed berries optional
• ¼ cup almonds optional
• 1 tsp honey optional

Instructions

Instant Pot:

• Mix together all the ingredients for the brown rice pudding in the Instant Pot insert. ½ cup brown rice, 1 ½ cup almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg
• Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing.
• Cook the rice pudding on high pressure using the "porridge" setting for 25 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
• Remove the lid and mix up the pudding. Serve still warm topped with fresh berries, cinnamon, sliced almonds, a teaspoon of honey if desired. 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ cup mixed berries, ¼ cup almonds, 1 tsp honey

Stove Top:

• Make your rice first by combining the brown rice with 1 1/2 cup water in a sauce pan. Bring the rice to a boil, then cover the sauce pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the rice to cook for 40-45 minutes until the brown rice is tender, stirring occasionally. ½ cup brown rice
• Remove the lid and stir in the almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 1 ½ cup almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg
• Bring the rice pudding to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low and allow the pudding to simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes until almond milk has reduced and the rice pudding is creamy.
• Serve the brown rice pudding still warm, topping with fresh berries, cinnamon, sliced almonds, and honey. ½ cup mixed berries, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ cup almonds, 1 tsp honey

Slow Cooker:

• To make the rice pudding in a slow cooker you will need to increase the almond milk to 2 cups. This is because the liquid will evaporate more in the slow cooker than it will in the Instant Pot.
• Combine brown rice, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in the slow cooker. Remember to use 2 cups almond milk.
• Cover and cook the rice on high pressure for 2-3 hours.
• Serve the brown rice pudding still, warm topping with fresh berries, cinnamon, sliced almonds, and honey.

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Notes

Serves: 2

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Yields: about 1 cup rice pudding

21 Day Fix:

• Entire Recipe: 2Y, 2 tsp
• Per Serving: 1Y, 1 tsp

Weight Watchers:

• Per Serving: 6 Blue Plan | 6 Green Plan Points | 1 Purple Plan Point
• Don't forget to calculate points for any toppings you add! 

2B Mindset:

• Use this as a breakfast recipe
• It's an excellent healthy choice and you can add your favorite protein side to round out your plate

Note: I made the rice pudding unsweetened to allow the pudding to be sweetened to everyone's taste or tsp counts. You can add a couple teaspoons of sweetener to the rice before cooking if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 1mg

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