Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe
This Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe is one of my family's favorites. Meal prep a batch for a week of easy make-ahead breakfasts!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 1 ½ cups steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups almond milk
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Peanut Butter Banana
- 1 banana sliced
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon peanuts chopped
- Dash of cinnamon
Strawberry Nutella
- 4-5 strawberries sliced
- 2 tablespoons nutella
- 1 tablespoon hazelnuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Caramel Apple
- 1/2 green apple sliced
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- 1 dash cinnamon
Chocolate Almond Butter
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar chopped
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 dates chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil.
- Stir in the oats and continue mixing with the liquid for 2–3 minutes to warm them up.
- Turn off the heat. Let the oats come to room temperature, then store them in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, heat the oats for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Serve with your favorite topping combinations.
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Notes
- My Top Tip: Don't skip the salt. It brings out the natural sweetness and nuttiness of the oats. They'll taste bland if you skip it.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Freezing not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 543mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 2mg
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