Snickers Steel Cut Oats : Vegan Recipe

Are you looking to satisfy a sweet tooth in a healthy way? This Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe is EXACTLY what you need in your life! Yes!…You can take a snickers bar and turn it into a big bowl of steamy, steel cut oats…in a much healthier way, of course.

Snickers Steel Cut Oats consists of steel cut oats, coconut milk, peanuts, chocolate chips, and a peanut caramel sauce…made with peanut powder, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla, and sea salt…an addictive caramel sauce done in a MUCH healthier way!

This recipe is incredibly easy to make. And if you prep your oats in advance, you can have this baby hot and ready in 5 minutes! Snickers Steel Cut Oats are perfect for breakfast, brunch or a healthy dessert.

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Why you will love this Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe

• HEALTHY SWEET – My favorite thing about this recipe is that it tastes incredibly indulgent and will satisfy any sweet tooth…but it is actually loaded with nutrients, made with clean ingredients, and relatively low in sugar compared to an actual snickers bar.
• EXTREMELY NUTRITIOUS – Steel cut oats are full of protein, iron, potassium and fiber. The peanut powder is also a perfect way to get all of that peanut flavor and protein, without all of the oil. And the peanuts add a little extra protein to the dish.
• EASY TO MAKE – This Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe is so incredibly easy to make! Steel cut oats take a little time to make, but they are super low maintenance, especially if you use the rice cooker method. And the peanut caramel part of the recipe couldn’t be easier! Just add the ingredients to a sauce pan, mix and allow it to heat up. Then pour over the oats along with coconut milk. And it’s ready to serve!

Ingredients needed to make Plant-based Snickers Steel Cut Oats

For this Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe you will need…

• STEEL CUT OATS – Steel cut oats are the unprocessed version of oatmeal. They have an amazing texture, are super filling, and are full of nutrients. You can find these in the oatmeal or cereal section of any grocery store.
• COCONUT MILK – To make these Snickers Steel Cut Oats nice and creamy, I went with canned light coconut milk. If you want your oats to be SUPER creamy go with regular canned coconut milk instead of the light version. You can also substitute any dairy free milk of your choice!
• PEANUT POWDER – Peanut powder is exactly what it sounds like, a powder form of peanuts. I love this ingredient because you can easily add peanut flavor and protein to dishes, but it doesn’t have all of the fat and oil in it. You can find peanut powder in the peanut butter section of the grocery store or online.
• CHOCOLATE CHIPS – Any chocolate chips work. If you are going for 100% plant-based, just read the late label to make sure they are dairy free.
• PEANUTS
• MAPLE SYRUP
• VANILLA EXTRACT
• SEA SALT

How to make Vegan Snickers Steel Cut Oats

This Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe is extremely easy to make! Here’s how…

PREPARE THE STEEL CUT OATS

Begin by preparing the steel cut oats. You have two ways to prepare the steel cut oats listed below. You can use a rice cooker or stove top. Stove top takes 20 minutes, but is more high maintenance because you have to stir them often. The rice cooker method (which is my preferred method) is a set it and forget it situation, but it takes an hour.

STEEL CUT OATS IN THE RICE COOKER

For this recipe, I personally used a rice cooker because I find it to be by far the easiest way to prepare steel cut oats. I personally put them on a timer the night before or make them in a large batch at the beginning of the week and just reheat them.

To prepare steel cut oats in the rice cooker, measure out 1 cup of steel cut oats, add the amount of water recommended on your rice cooker (rice cookers may vary). Press start and allow to cook. My rice cooker personally takes an hour.

STEEL CUT OATS ON THE STOVE

To prepare steel cut oats on the stove, place 3 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil.

Add in one cup of steel cut oats. Bring back to a boil and then reduce heat to low, so the oats can simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often so the oats don’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Oats will be ready when the water is absorbed and the oats are tender.

PREPARE THE PEANUT CARAMEL SAUCE

This peanut caramel sauce is incredibly addictive and so easy to make!

In a sauce pan cook 1/4 cup of peanuts over medium heat for 1 minute allowing them to slightly roast.

Then add 1/4 cup peanut powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 3/4 cup light canned coconut milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp sea salt to the pan. Mix until fully combined. Bring heat down to medium low and allow to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

Heat up 1 cup of light canned coconut milk and 1/8 tsp of salt on the stove top or in the microwave.

Recipe makes for servings.

Plate 1/4 of the cooked steel cut oats into each bowl. Top with equal amounts of heated coconut milk and equal amounts of peanut caramel sauce. Top off each bowl of oats with 1 tbsp chocolate chips.

Serve and Enjoy!

Tips for making Snickers Steel Cut Oats

• DON’T BURN YOU PEANUT CARAMEL – The peanut caramel sauce is super easy to make, but you do have to be present with it the whole time. Make sure you are mixing it almost constantly so it doesn’t burn on the bottom. Lower the heat or remove from heat if needed.
• MAKE YOUR STEEL CUT OATS IN ADVANCE – Steel cut oats are perfect for prepping in advance! I like to set up my rice cooker the night before so I can wake up to a fresh batch of oats in the morning. I also make more oatmeal than I need that day. If I am preparing oats for myself, I personally make a couple of days worth and store it in a container in the fridge for easy mornings.
• PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP – This recipe is an excellent choice when it comes to meal prep. Simply prepare the oats and make the peanut caramel sauce, but store them separately. When you are ready to serve, simply reheat, heat and add the coconut milk, and combine.. Top with the chocolate chips.

Questions Answered

• IS THIS RECIPE VEGAN – Sure is!…this recipe is vegan / plant-based.
• IS THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE – Yes…if you buy a brand of steel cut oats that are gluten free. Although oats are naturally gluten free, they are often contaminated with gluten in the growing fields or where they are being packaged. So if you need this recipe to be gluten free…just check the label
• SHOULD I USE A RICE COOKER OR STOVE TOP METHOD FOR STEEL CUT OATS – I 100% prefer the rice cooker method because it’s a set it and forget it situation. The stove top only takes 20 minutes, but you have to stir them often so they don’t stick to the pan.
• HOW CAN I MEAL PREP THIS RECIPE – This Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe is PERFECT for meal prep. Simply prepare the oats and make the peanut caramel sauce, but store them separately. When you are ready to serve, simply reheat, heat and add the coconut milk, and combine.. Top with the chocolate chips.
• HOW DO I MAKE THIS RECIPE LESS SWEET – If you want to lower the sweetness level of this recipe, just use less maple syrup or skip it all together. You can also skip the chocolate chips and use cocoa nibs or add cocoa powder to the peanut caramel sauce to make it chocolatey.

What to serve with Snickers Steel Cut Oats recipe

These Snicker Steel Cut Oats are the perfect meal all on their own. One bowl of these babies will keep you satisfied and full for hours. But if you have a large appetite, pair them with fresh fruit or vegan tofu scramble.

You can also cut the portion in half and serve with one of these delicious vegan breakfast recipes…

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• AIR FRYER SILKEN TOFU SCRAMBLE WITH PURPLE SWEET POTATOES

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