In this article, Hannah shares her recipe for Overnight Steel Cut Oats. She is a food blogger, Best of Vegan contributor, and the best-selling cookbook author of The Two Spoons Cookbook: More Than 100 French-Inspired Vegan Recipes. Her goal is to share recipes that are simple to make and full of flavour, with accessible ingredients no matter where you live.
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If you were wondering whether you can make overnight oats with steel cut oats, you’ll be happy to hear that you CAN! In fact, overnight steel cut oats are just as easy to make as traditional overnight oats.
They’re wholesome, sweet, and a comforting breakfast with a delicious chewy and nutty texture. You can enjoy all the pleasures of steel cut oats without having to turn on the stove!
So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe, so that you can enjoy it pronto!
WHAT ARE OVERNIGHT OATS?
Now, if you’ve never heard of overnight oats before, you might be wondering what I’m talking about in regards to overnight oats vs. overnight steel cut oats!
So, let me break it down for you…
Overnight oats is oatmeal prepared the night before. It’s made by combining all the ingredients in a bowl or a jar (usually a mixture of oats, milk, chia, and sweetener of choice). Instead of cooking the mixture on the stove top, you put it in the fridge to soak and thicken. After a few hours (i.e. by morning) you’ve got a delicious bowl of oatmeal.
Overnight oats is a refreshing breakfast or snack to enjoy during the summertime, when we often prefer eating cold foods over hot ones! Overnight oats are a popular recipe because we can enjoy our favourite winter oatmeals summer-style!
See my blog post for how to make traditional overnight oats.
Usually, we use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick cooking oats to make overnight oats. But as you know, this recipe proves that you can use steel cut oats too!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Maple syrup
- Peanut butter
- Steel cut oats
- Chia seeds
- Cinnamon
- Sea salt
Toppings (Optional)
Here are some topping ideas that I like:
- Banana and peanut butter
- Apple and almond butter
- Blueberry and chocolate chips
- Strawberries and coconut flakes
- Other topping options: cacao nibs, nuts, hemp hearts tahini, cashew butter, goji berries, chopped dates, your favourite fresh fruits
How To Make Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Making overnight steel cut oats is so easy, and just as effortless as making traditional overnight oats (using rolled oats or quick cooking oats). Plus the texture is pleasantly chewy and nutty! It’s a delicious swap for the original that my husband and I love.
The trick to making this recipe is to combine all the ingredients together in a bowl, THEN pop in the microwave for 1 minute to warm. Stir again and then chill in the fridge overnight. Come morning you’ve got delicious overnight steel cut oats ready to be devoured!
Overnight Steel Cut Oats – Recipe Card
No-Cook Vegan Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl (microwave safe) add the almond milk, maple syrup and peanut butter. Whisk to combine. Pour in the still cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk again.
- Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes, stir again. Cover and refrigerate the oat mixture until thickened to an oatmeal consistency (6 to 12 hours). When ready to eat, serve in bowls and add your favourite toppings. (I used banana, blackberries, peanut butter and coconut flakes).
Notes
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