In a small saucepan add water, almond milk, steel cut oats and a pinch of salt.
Stir well then bring the oats to a slow boil. Once you start to see the oats coming to a boil, immediately turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes. (Make sure to keep an eye on the oatmeal and stir every few minutes to prevent any sticking).
Once oatmeal is almost ready (around 20 minutes) add ½ tablespoon of maple syrup or brown sugar to sweeten. Stir and continue cooking another 3-5 minutes.
Add your cooked oatmeal to a bowl and stir in another ½ tablespoon of maple syrup and a little more milk if needed. Then enjoy as is or feel free to add other toppings like cooked cinnamon apples, banana, mixed berries or chopped nuts to make this a super filling and delicious recipe! Enjoy!
Notes
Can substitute brown sugar for maple syrup.
Make sure to keep an eye on the oatmeal white it’s cooking and stir every few minutes to prevent any sticking.
If your oatmeal starts to stick at any time just add a little bit more water or milk, stir and allow the oats to finish cooking for the full 23-25 minutes.