Overnight Steel Cut Oats
These easy overnight steel cut oats are rich, thick, and creamy. The perfect breakfast!
Yield: servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups almond milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup plus more as desired
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup yogurt optional
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter optional
Instructions
- Add butter to saucepan over medium heat. Melt, then add oats and cook until slightly toasted and golden.
- Add almond milk and bring everything to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in salt, vanilla, and maple syrup. Add yogurt or peanut butter if desired.
- Transfer everything to jars or containers and cover. Refrigerate overnight.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Topping ideas: Blueberries, pomegranate, sliced almonds, cinnamon, bananas, strawberries, honey, chia seeds, pecans, walnuts, apples, chocolate chips, jelly
- Vegan: Use vegan butter or coconut oil to toast oats
Nutrition
Calories: 279cal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 45mg | Total Carbs: 41g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Net Carbs: 36g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg