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Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Cook steel-cut oats briefly on the stove, let them sit to absorb liquid, then refrigerate overnight for soft, ready-to-eat oats. Serve cold or warmed with a splash of milk.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 17 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • 2-quart saucepan
  • small pan
  • stove
  • Microwave
  • heat-safe bowl
  • lidded jars or airtight container

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cupuncooked steel-cut oats
  • 2 cupswater
  • 2 cupsmilk of choice
  • ?teaspoonfine sea salt

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a 2‑quart saucepan combine 1 cup uncooked steel‑cut oats, 2 cups water, 2 cups milk (of choice), and the fine sea salt amount shown in the ingredient list.
  • Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, watching closely.
  • Once the liquid reaches a boil, start a 2‑minute timer. Keep the mixture boiling but lower the heat if it starts to rise toward or spill over the pan. Stir frequently so the oats do not stick to the bottom.
  • When the 2 minutes are up, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit undisturbed for 20 minutes to cool and continue absorbing liquid.
  • After 20 minutes, transfer the oats to lidded jars or an airtight container. One cup of dry oats yields about three servings. Seal the containers and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soften further.
  • To eat, enjoy the oats cold or warm. To warm on the stovetop, heat the oats in a small pan over low heat with a splash of milk and stir until heated through. To microwave, transfer to a heat‑safe bowl, add a splash of milk, and microwave 60–90 seconds (stirring once if desired).
  • Store refrigerated and use within 5 days.

Notes

Notes
Nutrition information is for 1/3 of this recipe, without any toppings. This was calculated using generic almond milk; other milks will change the nutrition. This information is just an estimate, not a guarantee.