What is a Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowl?
Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowls are breakfast bowls that will keep you feeling full all day! They are 100% customizable breakfast to make it easy for everyone in your family to have a breakfast they will love each day.
Because this breakfast bowl combines steel cut oats and quinoa simmered with coconut oil, milk, and vanilla to create a creamy, slightly nutty base. The result is a warm, comforting dish that’s loaded with fiber and plant-based protein. You can keep it simple with fruit and honey or go savory with eggs and bacon — it’s all about the toppings. If you go savory I suggest not using the vanilla.
Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowl breakfast meal prep can be made in 30 minutes or under and will make enough for the whole family to enjoy it on day one and for you to put together some meal prep bowls for the rest of the week. You can customize each day to be something new or make everything the same for an even easier meal prep.
Store leftovers in single-serve glass containers so you can easily warm them up and be out the door in minutes each morning.
Why You’ll Love A Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowl
Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowls are nutritious and filling. They are filled with whole grains, healthy fats from the the coconut oil, and plant proteins from both the steel cut oats and the quinoa. It is really a balanced meal that will keep you fueled up for the whole day.
Steel cut oats are the most whole form of oatmeal. It has had less processing than other forms of oatmeal which means it has more fiber and more of the vitamins and minerals left in it. They do take a few minutes longer to cook, so keep an eye on them!
This recipe is a great recipe to meal prep. You can easily make this in a large batch and portion it out into single servings to be reheated when you need it.
Because Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowls are pretty plain on their own, you can customize the base to any flavor combo you are in the mood for. From fruit to scrambled eggs, this bowl base fits anything!
Tips for the Perfect Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowl
Rinse your quinoa grains before cooking. This will remove some of the outside which will make it taste less bitter after cooking.
If you use full-fat milk or cream it will make the overall end product really creamy. However, this dish works really well with any type of milk. I have used oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, and cows milk, all having creamy and delicious end results.
Simmer this recipe low and slow. If you go to fast with this the grains do not have as much time to get soft and will have a little chewy texture to them. Going low with the heat and taking a few extra minutes to make this will create a really rich and creamy texture.
To get the freshest bowl each morning add your toppings each day after reheating. However you can just pile it in if you are meal prepping.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips for Steel Cut Oats and Quinoa Bowls
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Batch cook the recipe so you can store it as a base for your favorite toppings. Separate into individual containers like these glass ones to easily reheat each morning.
To make meal prep easy, put your favorite toppings on and then store. If using berries I suggest using frozen ones so they can thaw in the fridge and they give a delicious flavor to your Steel Cut Oat and Quinoa Bowl as the juice as it thaws mixees into the oats. This also works for savory toppings. However, if you don’t love the texture you can always make this part fresh.
After batch cooking these, make sure to seperate, cool completely, and then store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
Method
- First melt coconut oil in a saucepan. Then add the quinoa and steel cut oats. Cook these until they smell toasted.
- Add the water and the milk. Cook for 15-20 minutes on low heat, or until all of the liquids have been absorbed. Stir once in a while so it does not burn on the bottom.
- Next add vanilla (omit if making savory).
- Portion out, put on your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
- This keeps really well in the fridge so you can make a large batch and have breakfast for the week. You may want to put a little extra milk in to make it creamy again if doing this. Heat in the microwave.