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Overnight Oats Steel Cut Recipe

A nutritious and customizable breakfast option that you can prepare the night before.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 4 cups water or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt optional
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • Toppings: fruit nuts, seeds, nut butter, or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Glass jars or containers with lids
  • Spoon or spatula for mixing

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the steel cut oats, water or milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  2. Stir everything together thoroughly with a spoon or spatula.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly among your glass jars or containers.
  4. Seal the jars with lids and place them in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Prepare your favorite toppings while waiting, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter.
  6. The next morning, take the jars out of the fridge and eat the oats cold or warm them in the microwave.
  7. Add your chosen toppings just before enjoying.

Notes

You can customize the recipe by adding various toppings and flavors to suit your taste.