Overnight Steel Cut Oats

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This hearty batch of overnight steel cut oats starts with lightly toasted oats soaked in a 1:2 oats‑to‑liquid ratio and refrigerated for 8–12 hours. They make mornings simple, so you can wake up to a creamy, fiber‑packed breakfast all week. Enjoy them chilled or quickly warm and top any way you like! They're the perfect healthy, customizable breakfasts.

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Prep Time10

Chill Time8

Total Time8 10

Servings:

Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
1 cup steel cut oats
2 cups water or equal parts water and milk for creamier oats
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional toppings: chia seeds, flax seed, banana, berries, apples, nut butter, cinnamon, maple syrup, or dried fruit

INSTRUCTIONS

Toast oats (1-2 min): Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the steel cut oats and salt, toast for 1-2 minutes, until slightly nutty.
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 cup steel cut oats, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Boil and simmer (2 min): Pour in the water (or milk) and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 1 minute then remove from the heat and cool slightly.
Soak (8-12 hrs): Divide into 4 jars or transfer to one big bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 8-12 hour, until the oats absorb all of the liquid and are softened and creamy. They should still have some chew to them.
Serve: To serve chilled, stir, add splash of milk, and top as desired. For warm oats, stir in a splash of milk and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Top and enjoy!
Optional toppings: chia seeds, flax seed, banana, berries, apples, nut butter, cinnamon, maple syrup, or dried fruit

Notes

High-Protein Overnight Steel Cut Oats: I highly recommend adding 2-3 scoops of protein to this mix to balance out the macronutrients to keep you full! I love this vanilla protein powder or this flavorless protein powder. Add an extra 2 Tbsp of milk for every scoop of protein.

Toppings to balance blood sugar: add some chia seeds and raspberries to boost the fiber even more and finish with a dollop of nut butter for healthy fats. That's my favorite way to serve them!

Storage. Keep in the fridge in an airtight for up to 5 days.

Consistency tip. Steel cut oats have a chewier and firmer texture than typical rolled oats, so keep that in mind! For this recipe, a shorter soak = firmer and chewier texture, while a longer soak yields a creamier texture.

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