Cinnamon Fig Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Do not fear cinnamon! I often add just enough in my recipes to give it a warm, cozy taste, but whenever I add more, I never regret it. For this particular recipe, I took a deep breath and added a full 1/2 teaspoon. It looked like too much for a moment: it even turned the oatmeal! However, after one bite, I knew I had made the correct choice.

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I highly recommend going with the full 1/2 teaspoon. You’ll never know unless you try. If you must, you could always start with a 1/4 teaspoon and slowly add more until you think you have enough…but that would make you a wimp. 🙂

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Some people don’t like putting in the effort to make steel-cut oatmeal for only one serving, so I included the instructions for both a single portion and a big batch for four.

Are you a cinnamon fan, or do you think just a dash is enough?

Cinnamon Fig Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: serves 4-5

What you'll need:

  • 2 cup milk of choice, or water
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 cup steel cut oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
  • 10-15 black figs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt

How to make it:

  1. Bring milk and water to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium. (If you'd like to add flax or chia seeds, do so now.)
  2. Let cook for about 15 minutes. During this time, dice all but four of your figs into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Once more of the liquid has absorbed, add diced figs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir.
  4. When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to four or five bowls. Dice remaining figs onto each serving. Add a splash of your milk of choice and any other additional toppings (shredded coconut, nuts, etc.).

Just an FYI:

For a single serving, use 1 cup liquid and 1/4 cup steel cut oats. Use about 4 fibs, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and just a pinch of salt. The cooking process will be pretty much the same, but it will likely have a shorter cooking time.

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About Lauren Smith

Lauren is a herbivore, Slytherin, and connoisseur of oats. You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.

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