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    You are here: Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Published: Feb 3, 2014 · Modified: Jan 18, 2020 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Cinnamon Apple Whole Oats

    Whole oats with apple and cinnamon | infinebalance
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    Cook Time1 hr
    Servings: 4 servings

    Not to be confused with steel-cut or whole oats, whole oat groats are the oat berries in the most natural state. And yes, you can cook them!

    cooked whole oat groats with apples and cinnamon in a white bowl

    There is something so satisfying about cooking a whole grain from scratch. Whole oat groats take an incredibly long time to cook and require planning ahead. Unlike rolled oats - to which you can just add water and microwave for a couple of minutes - whole oat groats feel like a significant undertaking. So I don't do this very often.  But I love the results. A warm and comforting dish. Kinda perfect when the temps persist at below zero.

    raw whole oat groats

    Wait until you're feeling ambitious or have some extra time on your hands to give these a try. Your first challenge may be to find them. Try here or a good bulk food store.

    Don't confuse these with steel-cut oats or Irish oatmeal. This is the whole oat groat. Roasted and hulled. But not rolled or cut. They actually look similar, a bit longer and thinner than whole grain wheat berries.

    Personally, I like the texture and flavour of whole oats. Slightly sweet, nice and firm and chewy. I think they are worth the time investment.

    How to cook whole grain oat groats

    • Just like lentils or other dried beans, whole grains can be dirty and full of twigs and pebbles. It always amazes me how the most perfectly round pebbles find their way into the whole grain bag.
    whole oat groats with a pebble
    • You have to get rid of that before you cook these things. So before you soak them, make sure you have spread them out on a clean work surface and inspected for debris. I always rinse them to remove any dust that might be clinging to the grains.
    • Then place in a small bowl with enough water to cover the grains by an inch or two.
    • The oats will cook more quickly if you soak them before cooking. Soak at least 1 hour or overnight. Overnight soaking will cut their cooking time considerably.

    After soaking plan 50 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes of cooking time. Seriously.

    Once you are ready to cook the grains:

    • drain the soaking liquid then transfer them to a pot to cook on the stovetop.  
    • 1 cup of dry oat whole oat groats will need 2 + ½ cups of water plus a pinch of salt to cook.

    Save the toppings and flavourings for after cooking the grains - brown sugar or maple syrup, cinnamon, walnuts and grated apple. Once they are cooked, you can stir in your favourite combinations.

    Make-ahead whole oats

    Like just about any whole grain, the leftovers will keep for a few days refrigerated.

    So don't feel like you need 2 hours each morning to make breakfast. 1 cup dried oat groats will make 4 servings. Make a batch and save some for later.

    For leftovers, I add a little bit of water and throw them in the microwave to warm up. The extra water will help soften them up again. Place them in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes - stir after every 30 secs or so - or until they are warm to your liking. Or - you can do the same in a small pot on the stovetop.

    Whole oats with apple and cinnamon | infinebalance
    Average rating: 5 stars

    Cinnamon Apple Whole Oats

    Cook Time1 hr
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole oats
    • 2-½ cups water
    • pinch of sea salt

    toppings

    • maple syrup
    • brown sugar
    • cinnamon
    • toasted pecans almonds or walnuts
    • grated apple

    Instructions

    • Spread groats on a cutting board and inspect for pebbles and twigs.
    • Place groats in a small bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak at least 1 hour. Overnight in the fridge is fine as well.
    • Drain and rinse oats through a fine mesh sieve the transfer to a pot with 2-½ cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until water is absorbed and groats are tender. 50 minutes to over an hour.
    • Pot could boil over, keeping the lid ajar can help reduce foam.
    • Remove from pot, fluff and stir in toppings of your choice. Serve

    Notes

    Plan ahead and soak the whole grains before cooking to help reduce the cooking time.
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    1. Tina Muir says

      February 04, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Mmmmm that looks delicious! I have never used whole oats, but maybe I should give them a go! I love oatmeal on a chilly morning when I am running later in the day, it is the perfect nutritious way to start off the day and fuel my work and training! Thanks for the recipe! I look forward to trying! Every little way I can get better nutrition for my training will make a difference!

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      • Trish @infinebalance says

        February 04, 2014 at 7:56 am

        You will love the texture of whole oats after a long hard run. They are so hearty. Oats are generally, but the whole oats just feel so substantial. Good luck with your training!

    2. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

      February 06, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Love this wholesome breakfast! Do you know if you could make a big batch at the start of the week, and then just re-heat portions each day?

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      • Trish @infinebalance says

        February 22, 2014 at 10:39 am

        Absolutely! I make a big batch on the weekends and just heat it up in single servings during the week. I find I have to add a little bit of water or almond milk when I reheat it so it's not too thick and stiff.

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