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Two glass bowls of overnight steel cut oats. One it topped with blueberries and the other is topped with banana, maple and chia seeds.
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4.76 from 25 votes

Creamy Overnight Steel Cut Oats

A simple method for making creamy overnight steel cut oats with just three ingredients. Perfect for meal prep and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Soak Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 6 minutes
Course: Breakast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • ½ cup steel cut oats
  • 2 cups water
  • pinch of sea salt
  • toppings of choice - cinnamon, banana berries, hemp seeds, chia seeds, maple syrup, etc.

Instructions

  • Place oats, water and salt into a saucepan and bring to a boil, watching carefully so the water doesn’t boil over. Turn down heat quickly and allow the oats to simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
    ½ cup steel cut oats, 2 cups water, pinch of sea salt
  • Transfer to a container with a lid, cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  • The next morning, portion the oatmeal into jars. The recipe should make 2 servings.
  • Add toppings of choice and enjoy cold. I love banana slices, berries, chopped nuts, chia seeds and nut butter for toppings.

Notes

  • Storage: Store overnight steel cut oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Serving tip: If the oats thicken too much overnight, stir in a splash of milk before serving to loosen the texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 of recipe without toppings | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 3g