Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 28 2026
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Steel Cut Oatmeal With Strawberries & Pecans Recipe

Inspired by Panera
Time40m
Serves4

Make Steel Cut Oatmeal With Strawberries & Pecans Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Oatmeal Base

Method

Cooking Oatmeal

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oats

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Stir in 1 cup of steel cut oats and 1 tsp of salt. Reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are tender and the mixture thickens.

  4. 4

    Adjust Consistency

    If the oatmeal becomes too thick, you can add a little more water to achieve your desired consistency.

Preparing Toppings

  1. 5

    Slice Strawberries

    While the oatmeal is cooking, wash and slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries.

  2. 6

    Chop Pecans

    Chop 1 cup of pecans into small pieces.

  3. 7

    Mix Toppings

    In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans and sliced strawberries. You can add a pinch of cinnamon if desired.

Serving

  1. 8

    Dish the Oatmeal

    Once the oatmeal is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit for a minute.

  2. 9

    Top with Strawberries and Pecans

    Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with the strawberry and pecan mixture.

  3. 10

    Add Sweetener

    Drizzle with honey or maple syrup to taste. Optionally, add a splash of milk or non-dairy alternative.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious steel cut oatmeal with strawberries and pecans!

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