Steel cut oats vs rolled oats. Debates about the two types are many but they’re quite similar. 

Did you know that steel-cut oats have fewer calories than rolled oats or quick-cooking oats? Not by much. There’s a 14-calorie difference between the two according to nutrition.com, per serving. 

Worth the swop? 

I eat both Jungle Oats and steel-cut oats - depending on what’s on special. Steel cut takes a bit longer to cook and is chewier than regular oats. I love it and use it to add more flavour to my bowl. I rely heavily on peanut butter to sweeten and make my porridge thicker. I make it even thicker by adding chia seeds to it and I constantly am adding water to my pot to reach just the right consistency. 

In terms of controlling your blood sugar levels, steel-cut oats are touted to be better than regular oats. But it is harder to digest. 

Ingredients

1/4 cup oats

2 cups water

2 tsp peanut butter

1 tsp chia seeds

pinch of salt

1 tbsp maple syrup

Method

1. Add water to your oats and soak overnight. If you skip this step that’s okay too.

2. Bring oats to a rolling boil and reduce the heat. Do not cover.

3. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and a little bit more water to the pot and keep stirring.

4. Boil oats for a good 10 minutes.

5. Switch the stove off and let the oats steam for a further 5 minutes.

6. Add boiling water to get the texture you want and devour warm with sprinkles of chia seeds on the top.