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Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Delicious Overnight Steel Cut Oats for a Healthy Breakfast

Wake up to delicious Overnight Steel Cut Oats, a nutritious and customizable breakfast that will keep you fueled all morning long.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 223
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups milk or dairy alternative
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1.5 tablespoons peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked steel cut oats
  • chia seeds optional
  • flaxseeds optional
  • hemp seeds optional
  • protein powder optional
  • ground cinnamon optional
  • citrus zest optional
  • dried fruit optional, e.g., cranberries, raisins
  • fresh fruit optional
  • toasted almonds optional
  • walnuts optional
  • pecans optional
  • extra drizzle of honey optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, nut butter, and any protein powder until smooth.
  2. Stir in the oats, salt, and any optional additions (wait to add fresh fruit or nuts).
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight storage container.
  4. Refrigerate overnight or for up to 5 days.
  5. When ready to serve, stir the oats and portion desired amount into a bowl.
  6. Top with desired fresh fruit, nuts, or other toppings as preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to adapt the flavorings and toppings to suit your taste preferences.

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