Basic Steel Cut Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are dry oats you stir together with milk (or water), a bit of sweetener such as honey or maple syrup, and whatever other deliciousness you like; leave it in the refrigerator overnight and wake up to a bit of breakfast magic. You can add chia seeds, peanut butter, fresh or dried fruit, and any other mix-ins. Your imagination is the only limit.The steel-cut oats used in this recipe need time to soak, so combine the ingredients 10 hours before you plan to use them. A mason jar is a great option for sewing —I mean soaking— your oats, but any container you can cover will do the job.
- 1 cup steel-cut oats uncooked
- 1.75 cups coconut milk
- 1 Pinch unrefined salt optional
Sweet Add-Ins
You might have noticed we left out any sweeteners from our quick and healthy overnight oatmeal. Add your favorite low-calorie sweetener, honey, or even sugar to taste.
Instead of sweeteners, you can use fresh or dried fruit, nuts or seeds. Don’t forget about spices. A dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice can amp up the flavor without adding any calories.
Savory Add-Ins
Most people stick with sweet oatmeal, and that can taste fantastic, but it can also be delicious with savory add-ins.
Add sundried tomatoes and pesto, then sprinkle on some parmesan for a tasty Italian treat. Use low sodium chicken stock instead of milk for the soaking liquid and add fresh vegetables and a little chicken meat and you have a delicious lunch.
The options are endless, and steel-cut oats are inexpensive, so feel free to experiment.
Calories: 878kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 7mg