Rich & Creamy Steel Cut Overnight Oats

Rich & Creamy Steel Cut Overnight Oats

4 servings
These steel cut overnight oats are thickened with nut butter (or tahini for a nut-free option), flavored with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with honey. By boiling the oats for a few minutes in dairy-free milk, they loose some of their bite and create a rich, creamy gluten-free porridge. It’s a perfect make-ahead healthy oatmeal recipe. You can add more sweetness and fiber to the top with any of these additional garnishes: sesame seeds, cinnamon, sliced strawberries, raspberries, sliced banana, hemp seeds or chopped nuts. If you need more sweetness, you can always drizzle with more honey or maple syrup. Just substitute maple syrup for the honey to make it vegan and low FODMAP!

Ingredients

  • steel cut oats
    1 c
  • unsweetened almond or oat milk
    4 c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • cinnamon
    ½ tsp
  • sea salt
    ⅛ tsp
  • nut butter

    sunflower butter or tahini, for nut-free option

    ¼ c
  • honey
    2 tbsp
  • chia seeds
    ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, combine the oats, almond or oat milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once it starts bubbling, cook for one minute, then remove entirely from the heat.

  2. 2

    Off the heat, whisk in the nut butter or tahini and honey until dissolved—the tahini will thicken the oat mixture slightly. Add the chia seeds and whisk to incorporate.

  3. 3

    Transfer the oat mixture to a large glass Tupperware, two quart-sized mason jars or 4 smaller resealable pint-sized glass jars. Allow to cool slightly before covering and transferring to the fridge. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 5 days.

  4. 4

    Serve cold or reheated in the microwave with some of the suggested garnishes!

Rich & Creamy Steel Cut Overnight Oats

Rich & Creamy Steel Cut Overnight Oats

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About this Recipe

Tired of starting your day with a bland breakfast? These Rich & Creamy Steel Cut Overnight Oats will transform your mornings with their satisfying texture and warm, comforting flavors, all with minimal effort.

The secret to their exceptional creaminess lies in a brief boil of the steel cut oats in dairy-free milk before they chill overnight. This quick step softens the oats just enough to create a wonderfully rich, thick porridge that's never gummy, setting it apart from typical overnight oat recipes. The added nut butter, sunflower butter, or tahini further enhances the luxurious mouthfeel.

What you'll experience is a truly decadent yet healthy breakfast. The oats retain a pleasant chewiness, perfectly balanced by the smooth, thickened texture. Gentle notes of cinnamon and vanilla blend with the subtle sweetness of honey and the richness of your chosen butter. It's a naturally gluten-free dish that feels like a treat, making busy mornings something to look forward to without compromising on nutrition.

This versatile recipe easily adapts to your preferences. For a nut-free option, simply use sunflower butter or tahini. If you're looking for a vegan or Low FODMAP version, substitute maple syrup for the honey. Enhance your bowl with a variety of garnishes like sesame seeds, extra cinnamon, vibrant sliced strawberries, raspberries, banana, or add texture with hemp seeds or chopped nuts. A drizzle of additional honey or maple syrup can provide extra sweetness.

Serve these nourishing steel cut overnight oats as a wholesome and energizing breakfast, perfect for meal prepping and enjoying throughout the week.

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