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Overnight Steel Cut Oats

A quick and easy well-balanced breakfast, this overnight steel cut protein oatmeal is creamy and absolutely delicious with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp Protein Powder of choice optional
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds*
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk of choice
Optional Additions:
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter

Instructions

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  1. Add the steel cut oats, protein powder, chia seeds (if using), ground cinnamon and sea salt to a large mixing bowl and stir well until everything is combined.
  2. Pour in the oat milk (or non-dairy milk of choice) and stir well. If you’re adding a sweetener or nut butter to the oatmeal, do so now as well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Give the oats a good stir the next morning just before serving. Pour desired amount into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, almond butter, a drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup, etc.
  4. Note: As an alternative, you can add everything into a large jar, seal it up with the lid, then shake well until everything is combined. I often take this approach.

Notes

  • *If you aren’t using chia seeds, you can reduce the amount of liquid you use to 1 ⅔ cups. You can also replace the chia seeds with sesame seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • You can portion the oatmeal out into small mason jars or individual glass containers for grab and go breakfast. If you're taking this route as a meal prep approach, I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe.
  • Nutrition Facts are calculated for the oatmeal only, excluding toppings. Unsweetened protein powder is calculated in.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 2) Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 2)
Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.