This recipe is Overnight Steel Cut Oats The perfect solution for a quick and easy breakfast on busy mornings. By preparing your oats the night before, all you need to do in the morning is heat them up and add your favorite toppings.
Want to start your day with steel-cut oats but have a hard time finding the time to cook them?
In this post, we share the best (and fastest!) way to cook steel-cut oats that requires the least amount of cooking time!
With 10 years of experience in the food industry, I have tested all the different methods of cooking steel cut oats and this is definitely the creamiest and fastest, but perhaps most importantly, it is food safe!
Many overnight steel-cut oatmeal recipes leave the pot out overnight, which is both unsafe and poor cooking technique. I’ll teach you how to get the same results without having to wait 30 minutes on the stovetop!
Can you make overnight oats from steel cut oats?
Yes, it is possible to make overnight oats from steel-cut oats, but it requires more preparation and planning than using rolled oats.
Since steel-cut oats take longer to cook than rolled oats, they need to be pre-cooked before being mixed with the other ingredients for overnight oats. Unfortunately, you can’t just soak steel-cut oats in liquid and let them sit overnight (as is the case with rolled oats).
Precooking before placing in the refrigerator ensures that your steel-cut oats are fully cooked when you’re ready to eat them the next morning.
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The great thing about making overnight steel cut oats is that you end up cutting down on the cooking time because you don’t have to wait 20-30 minutes for the steel cut oats to cook. Pre-cooking it for 1 minute and then storing it in the refrigerator is a huge time saver and is considered food safe (unlike some websites that suggest you can soak it on the stovetop overnight, but you shouldn’t!).
Steel Cut Overnight Oats Ingredients
steel cut oats – Most grocery stores sell steel-cut oats in the cereal aisle or bulk section. You can also purchase online.
almond milk – You can also use any other kind of non-dairy product
water -Filtration is ideal, but tap water will work too
Cinnamon – If you don’t like the taste, omit or feel free to add any other spices
Salt – Highlight the flavor
sweetener – Maple syrup or honey or any sweetener you like.
How to Make Overnight Creamy Steel Cut Oats
Step 1: Cook the oats
Place steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, cinnamon, and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir well and simmer for 1 minute. Add sweetener of choice. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
Step 2: Store oats overnight
Transfer the oats from the pan to an airtight container or individual mason jars. Place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 6 hours. In the morning, you can serve it warm or cold with the desired ingredients.
FAQ
Can you leave oats on the stove overnight?
While I’ve seen recipes that say you can cover the pot and let it sit overnight, that’s not a good idea from a food safety standpoint. Just take the extra step of placing it in a large bowl or container with a lid and letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight. Yes, it’s an extra step and more dishes, but no one wants to get sick from food that’s been sitting out for too long!
What are steel cut oats?
The main difference between steel-cut oats and rolled oats is how they are processed. Steel-cut oats are made by cutting whole oats into small pieces with a steel blade, while rolled oats are made by steaming and rolling out whole oats. They are thought to be less processed than rolled oats and retain more of their natural nutrients. They are a good source of dietary fiber, protein, and healthy fats and have a variety of health benefits, such as improved blood sugar control and cardiovascular health. This also means that steel cut oats generally take longer to cook (unless using my overnight steel cut oats recipe, which takes 20-30 minutes!), whereas rolled oats are closer to 5-10 minutes. Steel-cut oats have a chewier, nuttier texture that’s delicious.
help! Why is there a green film on my oatmeal?
This is harmless discoloration. The color change is caused by the iron in the water reacting with naturally occurring phenolic acids in the outer layer of the oat kernel (kernel). You can read more about this natural phenomenon here.
Bring the ingredients!
fresh fruit – Bananas, apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or any other kind of fruit.
peanut butter – or any other nut butter, such as almond butter.
almond – or any other kind of nut (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, coconut, etc..)
chocolate chips – Because when is chocolate a bad idea?
chia seeds – or other nutritious seeds such as hemp seeds or flax seeds.
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This overnight steel cut oats recipe is the perfect solution for a quick and easy breakfast on busy mornings. By preparing your oats the night before, all you need to do in the morning is heat them up and add your favorite toppings.
author: Davida Leder
Preparation time:5 minutes
Cooking time:5 minutes
Total time:10 minutes
yield:2 number of copies 1x
category:breakfast
method:chef
diet:gluten free
1 cup steel cut oats
2 cups almond milk
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
pinch of salt
2-3 tablespoons of desired sweetener
Place steel-cut oats, almond milk, water, cinnamon, and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add sweetener of choice.
Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
Transfer the oats from the pan to an airtight container or individual mason jars.
Place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 6 hours.
In the morning, you can serve it warm or cold with the desired ingredients.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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