Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Easy make-ahead overnight steel cut oats recipe, perfect for meal prepping a week of breakfasts.
8h 10m6Servings
Nutrition
243kcal
8gProtein
36gCarbs
12gFat
Ingredients
BASE RECIPE
Steel Cut Oats
1½ cups
Water
3 cups
Almond Milk
3 cups
Kosher Salt
To taste
½ tsp
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA TOPPING
Banana
sliced
1 whole
Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tbsp
Peanuts
chopped
1 tbsp
Cinnamon
1 dash
STRAWBERRY NUTELLA TOPPING
Strawberries
sliced
4.5 whole
Nutella
2 tbsp
Hazelnuts
chopped
1 tbsp
Maple Syrup
Optional
1 tbsp
CARAMEL APPLE TOPPING
Green Apple
sliced
0.5 whole
Caramel Sauce
2 tbsp
Pecans
chopped
1 tbsp
Cinnamon
1 dash
CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER TOPPING
Bittersweet Chocolate Bar
chopped
2 oz
Almond Butter
2 tbsp
Dates
chopped
2 whole
Honey
Optional
1 tbsp
Instructions
1Prepare the Oats
5m
Boil Liquid
In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the water, almond milk, and salt to a boil.
Add Oats
Stir in the steel cut oats and continue mixing with the liquid for 2–3 minutes to warm them up.
2Chill Overnight
8h
Cool and Refrigerate
Turn off the heat. Let the oats come to room temperature, then store them in the fridge overnight.
3Serve
2m
Heat and Serve
In the morning, heat the oats for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Serve with your favorite topping combinations.
Tips
Don’t skip the salt; it brings out the natural sweetness and nuttiness of the oats.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Use a mixture of water and milk for a creamy texture without adding too many calories or too much fat.