1 1/4 cup steel cut oats (or better yet, use oat groats)
1 1/2 cups water
1 chopped apple
1 tablespoon raisins
Directions
1. The night before, throw the water, raisins and then the steel cut oats into your blender. Let them sit overnight.
2. In the morning, start your blender. While the water and oats are blending, chop the apple and then add it to the blender, too.
3. Continue blending until the oatmeal is a nice, smooth texture.
4. Eat! I love to top this oatmeal with more whole raisins and a sprinkle of cinnamon. This recipe for raw oatmeal makes for a very filling breakfast.
PS: It has recently come to my attention that the rawness of steel cut oats and even oat groats in this recipe is disputed! Check out this discussion on the raw nature of oats.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
In the morning, my raw food breakfast is almost always either fresh fruit, a green smoothie, or--my favourite--raw oatmeal.
This recipe does take a bit of preparation because it has to be soaked overnight, but, with only a few ingredients, it's so easy!
If you click on this photo you can see the high-resolution version, which shows you how smooth and creamy this oatmeal is.
All this without "cooking" anything.
Of course, like any good oatmeal, top this recipe with fruit or whatever suits your fancy. Raw oatmeal for two!
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Alicia
Sep 05, 2010
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Hi! I just made this today and it was fabulous. I added vanilla extract and a little raw honey as well. I am really looking forward to trying more of your recipes as I adopt a more raw food diet. Thanks for sharing!
The Rawtarian
Sep 25, 2010
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Glad you liked it!
seb
Nov 07, 2010
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Hi Laura-Jane - thanks so much for your blog. I've just started eating raw (about 2 months ago) and the change in my life has been amazing. I will be sure to try out some of your delicious-looking recipes. Greetings from Australia!
The Rawtarian
Nov 07, 2010
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Greetings right back at ya from Canada, Seb!
2 months in... do you have a high-speed blender yet? I waited until the 6-month mark to get mine. (I have a history of flaking out on things, and my husband asked me to wait until reaching the 6 month mark before shelling out the big bucks for a vitamix, lol). Now, about a year and a half in, I have proved him wrong. :)
Nicolette
Mar 10, 2011
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I loved this!
The Rawtarian
Jul 21, 2011
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Good! :)
Student
Jul 21, 2011
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From what stores could I buy Oat Groat's from?
The Rawtarian
Jul 21, 2011
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Try your local health food store :)
Ben
Aug 05, 2011
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This sounds good will try it. I do one with oats and steel cut oats. I use organic apple juice, quartered plums, sunflower seeds, chopped almonds, grated apple. Love it
The Rawtarian
Aug 05, 2011
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Dang, that combo sounds dee-lish!
You are making me crave oatmeal again, and I haven't had it in a long time. :) Especially the plum/sunflower seed combo. Yum!
Amanda
Sep 29, 2011
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So you eat it cold?
The Rawtarian
Sep 29, 2011
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Well, it's not piping hot but it's not "cold" per se.
If you have a high speed blender and you eat it right away it will be warm from the friction :) Try it :)
Cynthia Conner
Feb 22, 2012
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I loved it :) We all did, even my four year old.thanks for sharing.
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2012
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When a 4yo loves something I call that SUCCESS!!
Deb
Mar 06, 2012
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Hi!
How long do you let your Vitamix run for while blending your oatmeal? I've never made raw oatmeal and I'm just starting my raw journey (6 weeks in) but I have a Vitamix and am going to make this tomorrow for breakfast. Just want to know how long to blend it.
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2012
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Until it's super silky smooth - in a Vitamix that's probably about 1 minute - I usually monitor by touching the outside of the carafe - once the mixture is starting to get warm then I know that it's ready - I don't let mixture get very hot, but you want it smooth
Debbie
Apr 13, 2012
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I made something similar to this. Soak 1/2 cup steel cut oats and 5 pitted dates in water overnight. Then in the morning put it in the blender with a banana and some flax seed. Topped it with fresh strawberries and cinnamon. I am new to eating raw also. Only on day 5. Thanks for all the great ideas.
The Rawtarian
Apr 13, 2012
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Debbie, that sounds really delicious. I look forward to trying it. Thank you for sharing :)
Jenelle Turner
Jul 27, 2012
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Ooh this sounds sooooo yummy......going to try it tomorrow
renee b.
Apr 18, 2012
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FYi...a great source for truly raw oat flour, flakes & more is www.sunriseflourmill.com
This is a small, family owned mill and they are super friendly and helpful. Delicious oats!
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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Thanks for the recommendation Renee
Deb
May 09, 2012
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I made this and it taste so yummy! I love your recipes:)
My oats came out gummy though, can you tell me what I may have done wrong? I want to make this again.
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2012
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Sometimes it can be a little glue-like :)
Try adding a bit more liquid in this case
Jgriffin73
Jan 30, 2013
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Mine too, it came out like glue, but I left out the apple. I'm trying again tomorrow with a few dates in the soak and then add the toppings.
The Rawtarian
Jan 30, 2013
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The apple is definitely necessary, although it is always slightly glue like. :) But if you are not digging this recipe you can try http://www.therawtarian.com/rawtarians-raw-breakfast-bowl instead
miriam kairey
Mar 01, 2013
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If it is coming out gummy you are blending it for too long. the mixture should have a bit of texture. I would also like to point out that 1 1/4 cup of steel cut oats is enough for at least 2 people. if you eat it at one sitting you certainly will be full!
Frannie
May 11, 2012
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Sooo yummy :)
The Rawtarian
May 12, 2012
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glad you like Frannie :)
Emz
Jun 03, 2012
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soo delicious..your site looks great as well...thank you for this :)
The Rawtarian
Jun 08, 2012
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You're welcome Emz!
Mareile
Jun 11, 2012
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Hi there, I made the raw oatmeal recipe this morning after soaking my steel cut oats and goji berries (don't like raisins). Then I blended everything this morning, added a banana (didn't have any apples, haha). Sprinkled with cinnamon and some fresh blueberries... delish! Just very glue-like so I think I probably should have added more water, no? My coworker loved it, too, so I think this might become our new breakfast :) Thanks so much for all the recipes!
Rafa Riza
Jun 16, 2012
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I'll make it tomorrow morning for my breakfast... Thanks for sharing tips.
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Kathy Fisher
Jul 05, 2012
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This was absolutely fabulous!!!
Michael Antonelli
Jul 08, 2012
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Would it be acceptable to use plain Quaker Old-Fashioned Oatmeal for this?
Nick
Jul 13, 2012
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Acceptable to whom? I doubt Quaker is "raw", but if you like eating them, go for it.
Patricia
Dec 22, 2012
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You have to understand, some folks may just be getting started, and in this day and age, folks may not have the money to literally throw away food. They have to work with what they have until they know what they are doing in the kitchen and they use the old stuff up and get new things. It's a learning curve they may use, especially if their kitchen-home economics skills are at beginner stage. Go gentle, eh?
Iris
Jul 13, 2012
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Growing up my Swiss grandmother made us musli which I am trying to recreate, did you try soaking the oats in Almond milk?
Ann Marie
May 27, 2013
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Iris,
I make a "raw swiss bircher musli" meant to be eaten cold - love it during our warm summers. I make a big batch on the weekend and eat it all week.
3 cups oats, 2 mashed bananas, 2 GRATED apples, juice from 2 oranges (I then cut whats left up and add it), juice from 1 to 2 lemons, green and/or red grapes (1- 2 cups) sliced in half. I put the smashed bananas in first, then the oatmeal, squeeze the lemon juice on top of the oatmeal and let it sit while you grate the apples and cut the grapes,
Then add it all together - it will be thick... put in the refrigerator overnight. the juice from all the fruits break down the oatmeal. To eat - 1 cup will fill you up! and I add sliced almonds, or pecans, or walnut sprinkled on top. You can also serve with berries. The variety is endless .... Delicious! (For dessert eat it with some whipped coconut whipped cream and a tad of cinnamon :)
Mareile
Jul 24, 2012
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I get the steel cut oats at Bulk Barn. They are very affordable at less than 30 cents/100gr. :)
Sarah
Jul 27, 2012
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Hi i love this recipe however is this for one serving?
The Rawtarian
Sep 08, 2012
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One very large serving or two medium servings. This does not keep well though.
Sam
Aug 28, 2012
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Super recipe! I'm in the UK and after much searching I have finally found truly raw oat groats online
Joanna
Jan 30, 2013
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Sam, I am in the UK too, can you reveal your source? Thanks!
Mary
Sep 08, 2012
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I'm just getting into raw foods and would love to try this! How many servings does it make? And would leftovers stay well?
The Rawtarian
Sep 08, 2012
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One very large or two medium servings. This does not keep well though.
Martine Fox
Sep 15, 2012
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Hi!
I am wondering if you can keep the oatmeal soaking overnight out of the fridge. I am new to rawtarianism :o)
The Rawtarian
Sep 16, 2012
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Yes Martine you can keep it soaking overnight out of the fridge :)
Yuri
Sep 17, 2012
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How long is overnight? I have a pretty crazy schedule and I normally get an average of 4 hours of sleep. Is overnight 6-8 hours?
The Rawtarian
Sep 20, 2012
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4 hours would probably be enough to soften it - I usually leave mine for 8 hours but since you can make WITHOUT soaking at all 4 hours will be fine
PS: You need more sleep! Little ones in the house?
Maggie
Sep 18, 2012
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Had this for breakfast this morning, I used the groats & it was very satisfying. Thanks once again for your wonderful recipes :)
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