Steel Cut Oats - Simply Done

"I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast."  WC Fields

I recently heard a news item on Public Radio about school districts that are debating whether to serve chocolate milk to the students.  Some of the mothers were interviewed and said that they'd agree to have chocolate milk served rather than have their child refuse to drink milk.  Then, they added, they could be sure that their child was getting enough calcium.  We've all been told that calcium, from dairy products, is necessary for strong bones and teeth.

Did anyone ever notice that some vegetarians, such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, cows, rhinos, and horses do not consume dairy products as adult animals and their large bones are just fine?  Hm.  Something to think about.  But on to the breakfast recipe.

Trying to eat in a most healthful manner involves adding whole grains that require a bit of cooking.  That's where I was having a problem in the morning.  I really don't like to cook breakfast but I do like whole grain, cooked cereal in the morning.  What to do!?

Just for giggles I placed a third of a cup of steel cut oats, the organic kind, into a one-cup jar and then filled the jar with almond milk that I'd whipped up in my blender.  I covered the jar, gave it a shake, and placed it into the fridge overnight.  In the morning the cereal was soft and chewy.  It was actually tasty enough to eat right out of the jar, which is what I usually do. 

The softened cereal can also be placed into a sauce pan and warmed, or microwaved for a few seconds, if you need to go there.  A teaspoon or two of maple syrup on top makes it yummier, which is a word that my spell check accepts.  Happy whole grain eating!

Loveya
The Mom