Steel Cut Oats (Jamba Juice Style)

I cook my oats in a rice cooker. Place oats and liquid of choice and pinch of salt in rice cooker, and cook according to directions. It takes about 20 minutes. If you are cooking your oats on a stovetop it's pretty simple. Place the oats, liquid and salt in a good sized pan and cover with the lid, and turn the heat to high. You want a pretty good sized pan, because as the mixture comes to a boil it will sometimes boil over creating a mess if your pot isn't big enough. This is the main reason I have moved to my rice cooker. Once the mixture comes to a boil reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently with the lid on for 15-20 minutes. Check for doneness, and if all of the moisture isn't absorbed let the pan sit covered off the heat for another 5 minutes and it should absorb all the liquid. Top with sweetener of choice. Brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, cinnamon sugar or the warm berry sauce that follows.Leftovers can be placed in a tupperware container and refrigerated. To reheat just place desired amount in a bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes and it will be just like you made it that morning! I love making a big batch and having it easily reheated for the next few days. Easy breakfast!Warm Berry SaucePlace the berries water and sugar in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes or until the berries have burst. The sauce will thicken as it cools. It's perfect hot over your oats though. I use this sauce on pancakes, or pound cake, cheesecake, or even yogurt. It will keep in your refrigerator for 1 week or so.For the perfect bowl of Steel Cut Oats, I place a big spoonful of the oats and then drizzle some blueberry sauce on top and then sprinkle a little brown sugar and chopped almonds. It's perfection!