Every time we return from a vacation, reality sets in. It looks a lot like laundry piles, an intimidating collection of unread emails, and the old carton of buttermilk (from making Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins for the plane ride) that I forgot to toss before we left. The first few days back home are y time to reset my body (and bank account) and return to a healthier routine. However, that doesn’t mean I have to give up the sense of vacation indulgence (more Bostock, please). Enter plum steel cut oats with granola crunch.
How to Make Plum Crunch Steel Cut Oats
An amped-up version of my classic, perfect Steel Cut Oats, this wholesome breakfast that tastes like a treat. Hearty steel cut oats topped with roasted plums and crunchy granola, this dish is sassy, earthy, and fabulously fruity.
The Ingredients
Plums. A gorgeous fruit that, I feel, doesn’t always receive the attention they deserve. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and other healthy nutrients, they’re an ingredient you don’t need to feel guilty about topping your oatmeal with.Honey. Adds some extra sweetness and shine to the plums as they roast and caramelize in the oven. Pro tip: don’t leave that sticky fruit “butter” on the pan behind. It’s ripe for scraping and drizzling over the top of the steel cut oats.Steel Cut Oats. A great source of plant-based protein that also packs in a daily dose of fiber, iron, and other vital nutrients that will help you jumpstart your day. (Overnight Steel Cut Oats are another fav of mine.)Homemade Granola. If you have a batch of this Crock Pot Granola on hand, go ahead and use that or your favorite store-bought variety. Otherwise, you can whip up an easy granola right with the plums with some oats, walnuts, coconut, and cinnamon. I tweaked it to roast at the same time/temperature as the plums.Milk. I like to finish my bowl of oats (especially Pumpkin Oatmeal) with a quick pour of milk. Use as much, or as little, as you like (and make it dairy-free if you prefer).
The Directions
Although my vacation has come to an end, plum steel cut oats (and even these Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats) are a sweet reminder that arriving home from a food-focused vacation doesn’t mean I’m leaving lovely meals behind.
You can never go wrong with this classic Healthy Granola. Chocolate Granola is a perfect option for chocolate lovers.Gingerbread Granola compliments the fruit plums so nicely.Gluten Free Granola if you want to make this recipe gluten free.AND Maple Quinoa Granola for my Well Plated Cookbook.
