Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Steel-Cut Oats (raw, measured dry)
• 3 cups Water (cold tap water)
• 3 cups Milk (any kind – whole, 2%, almond, soy, etc.)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.5 cup Strawberries (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Nutella (chocolate‑hazelnut spread)
• 1 tablespoon Hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup (pure maple)
• 1 medium Banana (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 tablespoon Crushed Peanuts (lightly toasted)
• 1 pinch Cinnamon (ground)
• 1 medium Green Apple (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Caramel Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon Pecans (chopped)
• 30 grams Dark Chocolate (chopped or chips)
• 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (smooth)
• 2 pieces Dates (pitted and chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (for drizzle)

Instructions

1. Combine Liquid Base

   Measure 3 cups of water, 3 cups of milk, and ½ teaspoon of salt into a medium saucepan.

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   Temperature: 100°C

2. Bring to a Boil

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.

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   Temperature: 100°C

3. Add Steel‑Cut Oats

   Stir in 1½ cups of steel‑cut oats, mixing for 2–3 minutes until the oats are fully submerged.

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   Temperature: 100°C

4. Cover and Soak Overnight

   Remove the pot from heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit at room temperature for 8–10 hours (overnight).

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   Temperature: 22°C

5. Stir Before Serving

   In the morning, give the oats a good stir to loosen any clumps. Add a splash of extra milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.

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6. Optional Warm‑Up

   If you like warm oatmeal, return the pot to low heat and warm for 2 minutes, just until heated through.

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   Temperature: 80°C

7. Portion and Add Toppings

   Divide the oat base into four bowls or jars. Top each serving with one of the four topping variations:

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

10g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

12g

Fiber

5g