September 25, 2024 13Comments
Are you tired of buying frozen steel-cut oats when you could easily make them at home? This overnight steel-cut oats recipe is not only ridiculously easy but also much tastier than the store-bought options. With just a little planning, you can have a delicious and nutritious breakfast waiting for you in the morning.
Steel-cut oats are like the gourmet version of traditional oats. They are coarser and have a chewy, nutty texture, making them a great canvas for adding different flavors and toppings. Plus, they are a zero-point food on the WW Purple plan, so you can enjoy them guilt-free.
If you’ve ever tried to cook steel-cut oats in the morning, you know how time-consuming it can be. It can take 30-45 minutes to prepare them, which is not ideal when you’re in a rush. That’s where this overnight steel-cut oats recipe comes in handy.
By boiling the oats for just one minute the night before and letting them cool in the fridge, you can have perfectly cooked oats ready to reheat and enjoy in the morning. Add your favorite toppings like bananas, blueberries, nuts, or sweeteners, and you have a hearty breakfast that will keep you satisfied for hours.
Don’t be intimidated by steel-cut oats. With this simple overnight method, you can enjoy all the benefits of this nutritious whole grain without the hassle of long cooking times. Give it a try and customize your oats to suit your taste preferences.
Have you tried making overnight steel-cut oats before? Share your experience in the comments below!
Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe
Makes 4 cups
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water
pinch of salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
brown sugar, maple syrup, honey to taste
Instructions
The night before you want to eat oatmeal put oats, water, and salt in a large saucepan (allow room for oatmeal expansion). Boil for one minute. Allow pan to cool and store in refrigerator.
In the morning, put the saucepan back on the stove. When heated through and stir in frozen blueberries (to thaw them). If you are using fresh blueberries, top the oatmeal with them and serve with brown sugar, honey, maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition Facts
One cup cooked oatmeal with blueberries without sugar = 161 calories, 2.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 27.0 g carbohydrates, 0 g sugar, 5.0 g protein, 4.0 g fiber, 4 mg sodium, 5 Green, 5 Blue, 0 Purple WW SmartPts
Points values are calculated by Snack Girl and are provided for information only. See all Snack Girl Recipes
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