Best Make Ahead Steel Cut Oats Recipes

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EASY MAKE-AHEAD STEEL-CUT OATS



Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats image

This is an easy way to prepare a work week's worth of healthier breakfasts. Reheat for 2 minutes in a microwave and you have the goodness of steel-cut oats and fruit. No additional sweeteners required, no excuse to not eat healthy now! Serve with cold milk, or better yet, a dollop of Greek yogurt! Yum!

Provided by Flipper

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup steel-cut oats
¼ cup dried blueberries
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
4 (12-ounce) Mason jars

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and cinnamon, stirring to evenly disperse the cinnamon. Stir in steel-cut oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add blueberries and cranberries to the oats. Simmer until oats begin to reach desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Add pecans; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Add 1 cup of the cooked oats to each Mason jar. Screw lids on loosely and let cool on the counter until lids pop, about 30 minutes. Tighten caps and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

MAKE-AHEAD STEEL-CUT OATS



Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats image

Because steel-cut oats take so long to cook, I came up with this recipe to make ahead and refrigerate overnight in 4 portions. It's very hearty, delicious, and wholesome!

Provided by Tracey D

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
1 dash salt
1 cup steel-cut oats
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup raisins
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot. Pour in oats and return to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove oats from heat and immediately stir in walnuts and raisins. Stir in agave nectar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  • Divide oat mixture into 4 portions in bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, up to 5 days.
  • When ready to prepare, add 2 tablespoons milk to each portion. Heat in a microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring halfway through cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 117.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

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