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Three bowls of overnight steel cut oats topped with various toppings.
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Overnight Steel Cut Oats for Easy Mornings

Overnight Oats are the G.O.A.T. when you want a quick and healthy breakfast for easy mornings. This recipe for overnight steel cut oats is made on the stovetop with just 5-minutes of prep time. Stir them up at night and wake to the perfect pot of creamy oatmeal - absolutely delicious and great for meal prep!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: BREAKFAST, how-to, oatmeal
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry steel cut oats
  • 4 cups unsweetened almond milk, (or any milk you prefer)
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Bring milk, water, oats, vanilla and sea salt to a boil in a large pot. (I use m 6 qt. dutch oven).
    Bringing steel cut oats to a boil in a large pot.
  • Let it boil for 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring often. If the oats begins to rise in the pot, turn the heat to low.
  • Turn off the heat, pop on a lid and let the oats rest on the stovetop overnight.
  • In the morning, stir the oats and enjoy with your favorite toppings. If you'd like hot oats, turn the heat to medium low and warm until the oats are heated through.
    Stirring steel cut oats in a large white pot.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg