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Gluten-Free | 03.11.20

EASY Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe

No-heat, delicious, EASY Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe that’s perfect for making ahead! Made with traditional steel cut oats, almond milk, greek yogurt (optional), maple syrup, and cinnamon. These oats are a healthy way to start the day!

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Need a solution for the steel cut oats that have been sitting in your pantry? This Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe is incredibly easy to make! It requires no heat, which means that they can simply be put together in a bowl or mason jars like traditional overnight oats. And with only 5 ingredients, this recipe is too easy not to make! Here’s what we’re loving about these oats:

  • The taste has a nutty flavor with a chewy texture that we’re obsessing over.
  • Paired with the right toppings (more on that below), these oats can be taken to the next level!
  • They only take about 5 minutes to put together.
  • They can stay in the fridge for up to 4-5 days, so they’re perfect for meal prep!

Here are our favorite steel cut oats to use in this recipe!

Angled shot of overnight steel cut oats in a blue bowl over a grey napkin.

The benefits of steel cut oats

Steel cut oats are among the healthiest grains! They’re loaded with fiber, iron, and other great nutrients. They’re also considered a low glycemic index food.

Steel cut oats vs. rolled oats

While we love using rolled oats in overnight oats recipes, steel cut oats have a different, nuttier taste. Since rolled oats tend to absorb more liquid, steel cut oats are able to keep a firmer texture. Both steel cut oats and rolled oats work great in overnight oats recipes!

Top shot of overnight steel cut oats in a blue bowl topped with berries, milk, and a spoon.

Making overnight oats with steel cut oats

To trick to making the best overnight oats with steel cuts is to allow the mixture to refrigerate for TWO nights instead of one. While the requirement is that they sit in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, they will taste better and soften with more time.

Angled shot of steel cut oats with berries, milk, a spoon, and a hand scooping it out.

What you need for this recipe

  • Traditional steel cut oats
  • Almond milk
  • Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Maple syrup
  • Cinnamon

While the greek yogurt is optional, we’re loving the creamy texture that it adds to this recipe!

Other add-ins/toppings ideas:

  • Chia seeds
  • Sliced almonds
  • Walnuts
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Fruit (berries, apples, bananas, etc.)

Can you heat up overnight steel cut oats?

Once the overnight oats are ready, they can either be eaten cold or warmed up in the microwave with a little bit of added liquid!

Two bowls of overnight steel cut oats with berries and a hand with a spoon.

More overnight oats recipes you’ll love

  • Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats
  • Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
  • Blueberry Chia Seed Overnight Oats
  • Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats
Top shot of overnight steel cut oats in a blue bowl topped with berries, milk, and a spoon.
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EASY Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe

No-heat, delicious, EASY Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe that's perfect for making ahead. These oats are a healthy way to start the day!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup steel cut oats
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mix everything together in a bowl or mason jars.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 169 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 3 g
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7 Comments

  1. Julie Willson says:

    September 27, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    How would you adjust the liquid if you were going to add Chia Seeds to this. I now they will absorb quite a bit of liquid and I want them kind of creamy (More like a pudding).

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    • Christine McMichael replied:

      September 29, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      I would try adding about 1/4 cup of liquid per 1 Tbsp of chia seeds! Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:

    March 13, 2020 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    YUM! I actually didn’t realize overnight oats worked with steel cut oats. I love them so much more than regular oats. Great idea!

    Reply
  3. Angela Campos says:

    March 12, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! My family will be sure to love this!

    Reply
  4. Cedar says:

    March 12, 2020 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    I didn’t realize you could use steel cut oats for overnight oatmeal! I have some in my pantry and will definitely be trying this!

    Reply
  5. Deborah Brooks says:

    March 11, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    Wow so easy and healthy. l love to start my day off w oatmeal too

    Reply
  6. Rachel Frutkin says:

    March 11, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    I eat a lot of oatmeal and I’m kind of ashamed to say I’ve never had steel cut oats! I should definitely up my oatmeal game.

    Reply

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