5. Enjoy with toppings, or cool and store covered in the fridge.

To reheat steel-cut oatmeal:

Transfer a scoop of oatmeal to a microwaveable bowl and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Or, transfer a scoop of oatmeal to a small pot with a splash of water. Heat over low heat, stirring often until warmed through.

Tasty tips

--You can find steel-cut oats at most grocery stores, usually next to boxed oatmeal or in the British/international isle (especially if the oats are labeled as Irish Oatmeal). If you can't find them, try a bulk food store; they usually have it, and for a great price!

--To tell if steel-cut oats are done cooking, taste them. You can slightly under-cook, or over-cook the oats depending on how much chew you like.

--Steel-cut oats give you 100 percent whole grains, not partially hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors, artificial colors or unnecessary amounts of sugar and salt.

--If the oats start to stick to the bottom of the pan as they cook, remove the pot from the stove for a minute and then give a good stir. The oats will magically lift from the bottom of the pan.

(Kary Osmond is a Canadian recipe developer and former television host of the popular daytime cooking show "Best Recipes Ever." Her easy recipes include helpful tips to guide you along the way, and her love of plant-based cooking offers healthy alternatives to some of your favorite dishes. Learn more at www.karyosmond.com.)