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Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Overnight steel cut oats is perfect for make ahead breakfasts. Choose from four topping ideas and meal prep a batch of oatmeal for the week!

Cook Time
mins
Resting time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the water, milk and salt to a boil.
  2. Stir in the oats and continue mixing with the liquid for 2-3 minutes to warm up the oats.
  3. Turn off the heat, Let it come to room temperature and then store in the fridge overnight. 
  4. In the morning, heat for a couple minutes while stirring the mixture, and serve with your favorite topping combinations.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about up to 7 days in the fridge.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can use all milk or all water in the recipe instead of doing half milk/half water. You can also use any type of milk you'd like.
  • * Please note the nutrition label does not include any toppings.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258

% 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.