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Steel-cut overnight oats

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword cooked oats in jars, make ahead breakfast, overnight oats, steel cut oats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Steel-cut oats briefly boiled, then chilled overnight in a lidded container. Divide into jars in the morning and add your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup steel cut oats
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Toppings of your choice

Directions

  • Put the oats, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil, keeping a close eye so it does not boil over. Turn down the heat and simmer for 1 minute, then take it off the heat and let it cool.
  • Transfer the oats to a container with a lid and chill overnight.
  • The next morning, spoon the oats into jars or bowls.
  • Add toppings and eat cold.

Notes

Airtight in the refrigerator up to 5 days; oats keep softening, so best in the first few days. Stir in a splash of milk if too thick. Note: this method briefly boils the oats before chilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 20g | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; ½ cup steel cut oats counted as rolled oats. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.