Not only are steel-cut oats creamy and delicious, they are a great heart-healthy choice. Oats are low fat, full of fiber, omega-3, protein, and provide a slow release energy. Steel-cut oats are less processed than rolled oats, and as a result they take a little longer to cook. Making them overnight saves precious time in the morning, and you can still enjoy a delicious breakfast on a dark, cold, winter morning.
This recipe is built on a warming combination of banana, juicy pomegranate, walnuts, cinnamon and honey.
Pomegranates are incredibly healthy with many nutrients and antioxidants that help fight off inflammation, cancers, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Sails & Spices Tip: The best way to remove the pomegranate seeds is to cut off the top of the fruit, and then score 6 lines from top to bottom. From here you can crack it open, and submerge the peices in a large bowl of water to loosen the seeds. The seeds will sink to the bottom and the everything else float to the top. Keep a jar of pomegranate seeds in the fridge to sprinkle on breakfasts, salads, or any other dish for burst of sweet juicy flavor. Pomegranates are only in season October to February so eat them up while they are around!
Overnight Winter Warming Steel-Cut Oats
Creamy and nutritious steel-cut oats with a power combination of bananas, pomegranates, walnuts and honey. Make this the night before for an easy and satisfying breakfast to warm you up on the darkest mornings.
- 1/3 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbs superfood seeds such as hemp seeds (chia seeds, or flax seeds (optional))
- 1/3 cup of almond milk
- 1 sliced banana
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup of pomegranate arils
- 1 tablespoon of local spring harvested honey (try maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Starting the night before, combine steel-cut oats, water, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and superfood seeds in a small pot.
- Bring the water and oats to a boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat, allowing to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Cover with a lid and store oats overnight in the fridge.
- In the morning give the oats a stir, add the almond milk, and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Top with sliced bananas, pomegranate seeds, and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with honey and enjoy.
You can increase the recipe to make enough for the whole week as it reheats well and keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week. It’s a little pause to enjoy home, family, friends, and good food. I like using the slower Sunday pace to think about the week ahead and get some wholesome food organized. This healthy granola fits the bill and makes a great quick breakfast once your schedule returns to full speed.
This granola is made with applesauce and only a tiny amount of coconut oil and maple syrup, making it far healthier than many recipes, and it tastes absolutely delicious! Enjoy it simply with some nut milk, in a Greek yogurt and berry parfait, or on top of a smoothie bowl.
Coconut and Cherry Granola
This granola is made with applesauce and only a tiny amount of coconut oil and maple syrup, making it far healthier than many recipes, and it tastes absolutely delicious! Enjoy it simply with some nut milk, in a Greek yogurt and berry parfait, or on top of a smoothie bowl.
- 3 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almonds (roughly chopped)
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbs ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (can substitute agave nectar or honey)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup dried sour cherries
- Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C
- Add the rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl mix the apple sauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
- Combine the apple sauce mixture with the oats and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the granola onto two baking trays and bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring and rotating the trays every 10-15 minutes.
- A couple minutes before it looks done, add the coconut flakes and dried cherries and return to the oven.
- Let cool and store in a sealed jar for up to 1 month.
Little habits can add up to big changes over time. It’s so much better waking up on a Monday knowing you are set up for the week, you have a delicious breakfast waiting for you, and your gym bag is packed and ready to go.
What are your favorite ways to spend a Sunday getting ready for the week ahead?
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