Overnight Steel Cut Oats
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Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Description
Overnight Steel Cut Oats use a mixture of water, almond milk, steel cut oats, and kosher salt boiled briefly then cooled and refrigerated overnight. This soaking process hydrates the oats and softens them into a creamy but textured porridge that doesn’t require lengthy morning cooking. The recipe includes four distinct toppings, like peanut butter with banana and cinnamon or caramel sauce with apple and pecans, offering variety to suit different tastes. The oats are gently reheated before serving, allowing the creamy base to warm through without losing the characteristic chewiness of steel cut oats.
The soaking technique is ideal for planning breakfast ahead, reducing morning prep time while maintaining a rich, hearty texture unavailable with quick oats. The almond milk adds subtle creaminess and mild flavor, complementing the saltiness from the kosher salt and the natural nuttiness from the steel cut oats.
Toppings bring extra flavor layers and texture contrasts with nuts, fruits, and sweet spreads, providing options from fruity sweetness to indulgent chocolatey notes. The oats can be easily customized with your favorite combinations or eaten plain.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, making this dish convenient for batch preparation. Adjusting the liquid ratio with all milk or all water is acceptable to suit dietary needs or preferences without drastically changing the recipe’s character.
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 peanut butter creamy
- 1 tablespoon peanuts chopped
- Dash of cinnamon
Strawberry Nutella
- 4-5 strawberries sliced
- 2 tablespoons Nutella
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Caramel Apple
- 1/2 green apple sliced
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
- 1 dash cinnamon
Chocolate Almond Butter
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped, bar
- 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 up the oats.
- Turn off the heat, Let it come to room temperature and then store in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning, heat for a couple minutes while stirring the mixture, and serve with your favorite topping combinations.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- You can substitute all the liquid with either milk or water if preferred; various types of milk are suitable.
- The nutrition information given does not include toppings, which can add extra calories and flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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