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Oatmeal Latte

Published: Dec 1, 2015 · Modified: May 30, 2019 · by Jess · 400 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. · 11 Comments

Oatmeal Latte with Steel Cut Oats, Coffee and Brown SugarThere is something great about chilly mornings that start with the meeting of warm steel cut oats, frothy milk, hot coffee and brown sugar.  An oatmeal latte combines all these morning favorites into one irresistible bowl.

Our Thanksgiving vacation in Virginia included some pretty epic breakfasts, but I’m still a coffee and oatmeal girl at heart.

Which is why, when we were in Breckenridge, Colorado over the summer, the Oatmeal Latte at Cuppa Joe drew me right in.  It’s so good that it inspired people on the internet to call it “the BOMB!!“

(All caps, two exclamation marks.)
Oatmeal Latte with Steel Cut Oats, Coffee and Brown SugarThe recipe is incredibly simple, and can be replicated without an espresso machine or milk frother.

All you do is make a batch of steel cut oats. Brew a shot of espresso or a small cup of strong coffee and stir it into the oats along with brown sugar.  Heat milk on the stovetop (whisking to build up foam as it heats) or with a frother and gently fold that in.  Top with chopped nuts, dried fruit or granola.

This is an idea worth bringing into your kitchen.  It’s a welcome bowl of goodness on cold winter mornings.

Oatmeal Latte with Steel Cut Oats, Coffee and Brown SugarAnd my mornings are coming extra early these days since my girls decided that Thanksgiving was a good time to change their leisurely 7:30 wake-up to a 6am rise-and-shine.

Thank goodness for coffee.

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5 from 1 vote

Oatmeal Latte

Inspired by Cuppa Joe in Breckenridge, Colorado, this meeting of steel cut oats, hot coffee, steamed milk and brown sugar in one hearty, warm bowl is just as great for providing energy for a day on the ski slopes as for chasing after energetic kids.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked Steel Cut Oats (use gluten-free if appropriate)
  • 1 shot Espresso (or 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee)
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup packed Brown Sugar
  • Toppings of choice (nuts, dried fruit, or granola)

Instructions

  • Cook oats according to package directions. While the oats cook, prepare espresso or coffee. Froth milk or heat it slowly on the stovetop, whisking frequently to incorporate air into the milk (this will give it a slightly frothy texture).
  • When the oats are cooked, stir in the coffee and brown sugar. Add the milk and gently fold into the oats, leaving some of the foam on top. Spoon into serving bowls and add toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 32mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g

More about our Thanksgiving vacation in Virginia coming soon, but here’s a sneak peak.  Tree decorating was a big hit.  Hope you had a great holiday!

Christmas Tree Decorating

 

Oatmeal Latte- warm steel cut oats, frothy milk, hot coffee and brown sugar- delicious!

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About Jess

Hi, I'm Jess, an amateur cook turned professional recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer specializing in quick and easy meals that make weeknights a bit more fun. I love sharing my kitchen and my journey as a chef with other home cooks on this blog. Learn more about me here.

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  1. Monica

    December 01, 2015 at 7:31 am

    This is genius! As a huge steel cut oatmeal eater, and a coffee drinker, I’m so intrigued. Love seeing a new idea that makes total sense! : )
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    • Jess

      December 01, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      I was totally intrigued when I first saw this idea at a coffee shop, and now having made it myself, I’m definitely in love. Hope you try it and let me know what you think, Monica!

      Reply
  2. Maggie Fisher

    December 01, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Dear Jess, have followed your site now for several years, at least prior to Molly & Clara being born in Thailand. Today I have your post about – of all things – coffee flavored oatmeal – oh sound dreadful,simply dreadful. I am not a coffee drinker at all, only one in my family that never took the coffee habit up for whatever reason. I can’t even stand anything with mock (sp?) or anything coffee related it. Yet I used to love the smell of fresh coffee beans being ground in the store where my mother shopped when I was a kid. Figure that one out. You coffee lovers are definitely over the top now with this idea of adding coffee to oatmeal or oatmeal to coffee! I have tried lots of recipes, never found anyone who didnt like what I made from your recipes, but thought you would get a chuckle out of this non-coffee person’s reaction to this recipe. Needless to say, not going to try it. By the way the twins are growing up so very fast it seems, love all the pix you take – you are now like Princess? forgot her name in England who just had their second baby, a girl, she takes pix of their kids herself and posts them, and your two girls are just as cute as the royal couple’s kids. In fact, shouldn’t we try to arrange a meeting in a few years with the twins and the older royal son….hmm…bet you and Kate would get along fine. Hope your Turkey Day was fun, sounds like it was and that your holidays with your daughters double all that and more. It’s such a sight to see them when they are old enough to grasp this concept of Christmas and the sheer joy and delight in their faces when they see the lights and gifts and then there is the discovery of Santa…what fun all of you will have.
    Maggie in Michigan

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    • Jess

      December 01, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Oh no Maggie – I’m so sad that this wasn’t a winner for you, AND that you don’t like coffee! I’ve got a few more tricks up my sleeve this week that I think might be up your alley. And would I like Molly or Clara to be a princess one day….um, yes and YES. 😉

      Reply
  3. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

    December 01, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Oatmeal latte — sold!!

    Reply
  4. Ashley

    December 02, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Umm what??? This is amazing. Steel-cut oats are a favorite of mine during the winter and combined with a latte?? Done. This is happening.

    PS I can’t wait to hear more about your thanksgiving!
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  5. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado

    December 04, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    I am MIND BLOWN by this recipe!!! This is perfect for someone who always starts their day with oatmeal and coffee AKA ME!!!
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    • Jess

      December 06, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Me too Bethany – I’m an oatmeal and coffee girl!

      Reply
  6. Erin

    December 16, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Ahhhh I am obsessing over this!! Definitely going to have to try!

    Reply
  7. Lisa N.

    August 29, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!!! I’m making this for breakfast! Thanks <3

    Reply

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