Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe
Learn how to make Overnight Steel Cut Oats. With only 10 minutes hands on time, it is so easy to enjoy a bowl of warm and creamy steel cut oatmeal without having to wait and stir in front of the stove top.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For The Steel Cut Oats
- 2 cups water *
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
For The Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh fruit or more
- 1/4 cup nuts
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds*
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan (with a lid).
- Turn the heat off and add the steel cut oats and salt. Stir to combine. Put the lid on.
- Let it sit on the kitchen counter overnight, at least 6 to 8 hours.
- Next morning, put it back on the stove and heat over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking. It will thicken as it cooks.
- For a creamy texture pour in the almond milk, while stirring constantly.
- Cook until its consistency and texture reaches to your liking. Feel free to add in more milk if you like it to be thinner.
- Ladle into bowls, top them off with your favorite toppings, and serve while still warm. Alternatively, you can bring it to room temperature, divide it amongst 4 mason jars, add the toppings and store in the fridge for upt o 5 days for an easy grab and go breakfast.
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Notes
- Yields: This recipe makes about 3 to 3 1/2 cups of steel cut oatmeal, ideal for four servings. The nutrition facts below are per serving and do not include the toppings.
- Soaking liquid: I prefer to use water for soaking as I think it is lighter. However, you can use an equal amount of regular or dairy-free milk if you prefer.
- Optional add ins and toppings: If you prefer your oatmeal sweeter, you can drizzle it with honey (or maple syrup) right before serving. Additionally, you can get creative with toppings and add ins. Anything you have on hand from fresh fruit to nuts to nut butters to chocolate chips would all be great additions.
- No cook method: I found that a quick reheating in the morning produces the creamiest steel cut oatmeal. However, if you prefer a quicker option, you can enjoy these as no cook overnight steel cut oats. Give them a stir and serve right away with your favorite toppings.
- Storage: Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container (or mason jars sealed tightly) and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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