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Two white bowls with overnight steel cut oats and strawberries.
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Steel Cut Overnight Oats

With a simple method that creates a creamy breakfast high in iron, protein, and fiber, these Overnight Steel Cut Oats are a favorite meal prep option for busy mornings. Bonus: You can adjust the flavor as you like.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup raw steel cut oats
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (or peanut or almond butter; optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the milk and oats to a medium pot set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and turn off the heat. (This step helps ensure the oats soften enough as they sit overnight; in my testing, skipping this step meant the oats were too chewy.)
  • Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl and stir.
  • Portion into individual jars or cover the bowl.
  • Refrigerate overnight and serve cold with sliced fruit, granola, or additional milk.

Notes

  • Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Store in the refrigerator overnight to allow the steel cut oats to soften enough to be tender enough to easily chew.
  • Top with fruit, Greek yogurt, milk, almond milk, honey (for kids over age 1), Homemade Granola, or another desired topping.
  • If the mixture is thicker than you prefer, simply stir in a little more milk (or yogurt) before serving.
  • Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 3mg