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overnight steel cut oats

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Old Monroe, MO

Overnight Steel Cut Oats are a delicious healthy make ahead breakfast. The recipe combines steel cut oats and almond milk along with other goodies like fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. This nutritional breakfast can be prepped quickly and packed in mason jars for an easy take along healthy breakfast. Please visit blog for flavor ideas for the overnight oats.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For overnight steel cut oats

  • 1 c
    uncooked steel cut oats
  • 1 1/2 c
    almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make overnight steel cut oats

  • 1
    In an airtight container add the oats, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine, cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring a couple of times.
  • 2
    On the second day add about 1/4 cup of fruit, nuts or seeds to a mason jar. Spoon in a 1/4 cup overnight oats and top with more fruit. Cover the jars with the lids and refrigerate one more night.
  • 3
    NOTES If you prefer rolled oats in your oatmeal simply mix the rolled oats in place of the steel cut oats. Jump to the second day when you fill the mason jars with fruit, nuts, seed and the mixed oats. Cover and refrigerate for one night. The nutritional information is just for the overnight oats.
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