Place steel cut oats, almond milk, water, cinnamon and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir well and then lower heat to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in sweetener of choice.
Turn off heat and allow to cool.
Move your oats from your saucepan to an airtight container or individual mason jars.
Allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator or for at least 6 hours.
In the morning you can either heat up or eat cold with desired toppings.
Will keep for up to 1 week in refrigerator.
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2 cups almond milk
1 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
2-3 tbsp desired sweetener
Place steel cut oats, almond milk, water, cinnamon and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir well and then lower heat to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in sweetener of choice.
Turn off heat and allow to cool.
Move your oats from your saucepan to an airtight container or individual mason jars.
Allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator or for at least 6 hours.
In the morning you can either heat up or eat cold with desired toppings.
Will keep for up to 1 week in refrigerator.
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This recipe for overnight steel cut oats is the perfect solution for a quick and easy breakfast on busy mornings. By preparing the oats the night before, all you have to do in the morning is heat them up and add your favorite toppings.
Not only Is this recipe for overnight steel cut oats a delicious and comforting breakfast, but steel cut oats are also packed with nutrients and will keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime. Give this recipe a try and see how convenient and delicious overnight oats can be!
What is Steel Cut Oatmeal?
Steel cut oats, also known as Irish oats or pinhead oats, are made by cutting the whole oat kernel (groat) into smaller pieces using steel blades, resulting in a chewier and nuttier oatmeal. They are considered to be less processed than rolled oats and retain more of their natural nutrients.
They are a good source of dietary fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and have been linked to a variety of health benefits such as improved blood sugar control and cardiovascular health.
What’s the Difference Between Steel Cut Oats and Rolled Oats?
The main difference between steel cut oats and rolled oats is the way they are processed. Steel cut oats are made by cutting whole oat groats into small pieces with steel blades, while rolled oats are made by steaming and rolling whole oat groats to flatten them.
This difference in processing results in some key differences in texture, cooking time and nutritional value between the two types of oats. Steel cut oats have a chewier, nuttier texture and take longer to cook, usually around 20-30 minutes. Rolled oats, on the other hand, have a softer texture and cook faster, usually around 5-10 minutes.
In terms of nutritional value, steel cut oats are less processed than rolled oats, which means they retain more of the natural nutrients found in whole oats. They are a good source of dietary fiber, protein and healthy fats. Rolled oats also provide the same nutritional benefits but since they are more processed they have slightly less fiber and protein than steel cut oats.
Can You Make Overnight Oats with Steel Cut Oats?
Yes, it is possible to make overnight oats with steel cut oats, but it will require a little more preparation and planning than using rolled oats.
Since steel cut oats take longer to cook than rolled oats, they need to be pre-cooked before being mixed with the other ingredients for overnight oats. Unfortunately, you cannot just soak steel cut oats with liquid and let them sit overnight (as is the case with rolled oats).
Doing and pre-cook before storing in the fridge ensures that your steel cut oats are cooked all the way through when you’re ready to eat them the next morning.
TLDR; The benefit of making overnight steel cut oats is that you ultimately cut down on cook time as you don’t have to wait the full 20-30 minutes for your steel cut oats to cook.
Ingredients in Steel Cut Overnight Oats
Steel Cut Oats – most grocery stores carry steel-cut oats in the cereal aisle or bulk section. You can also purchase them online.
Almond Milk – You could also use any other kind of non-dairy milk
Water -filtered is ideal but tap water is fine
Cinnamon – omit if you don’t like the taste or feel free to add in any other spices
Salt – brings out the flavor
Sweetener – maple syrup or honey or whatever sweetener you prefer.
How to Make Creamy Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal
STEP 1: COOK OATS
Place steel cut oats, almond milk, water, cinnamon and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir well and then lower heat to a simmer for 1 minute. Stir in sweetener of choice. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
STEP 2: STORE OATS OVERNIGHT
Move your oats from your saucepan to an airtight container or individual mason jars. Allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator or for at least 6 hours. In the morning you can either heat up or eat cold with desired toppings.
Can You Let Your Oats Sit Overnight On the Stove top?
While I’ve seen recipes that say you can just place the lid on your pot and let it sit overnight, from a food safety standpoint this is not a great idea. Just take the extra step to place in a big bowl with a top or large container and let sit in the refrigerator overnight. Yes it’s an extra step and more dishes but no one wants to get sick from food that’s been sitting out too long!
Bring on the Toppings!
Fresh fruit – bananas, apple, strawberries, blueberries, respberries or any other kind of fruit.
Peanut Butter – or any other nut butter like almond butter.
Almonds – or any other kind of nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, coconut etc..)
Chocolate chips – because when is chocolate ever a bad idea?
Chia Seeds – or other nutritious seeds like hemp seeds or flaxseeds.
This recipe for overnight steel cut oats is the perfect solution for a quick and easy breakfast on busy mornings. By preparing the oats the night before, all you have to do in the morning is heat them up and add your favorite toppings.
Place steel cut oats, almond milk, water, cinnamon and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir well and then lower heat to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in sweetener of choice.
Turn off heat and allow to cool.
Move your oats from your saucepan to an airtight container or individual mason jars.
Allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator or for at least 6 hours.
In the morning you can either heat up or eat cold with desired toppings.
Will keep for up to 1 week in refrigerator.
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