Soaked Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipes

OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, nut butter, and any protein powder you may be adding until smooth. Stir in the oats, salt, and any other optional additions (wait to add fresh fruit or nuts so that they stay fresh/crisp). Cover the bowl tightly with plastic (or transfer it to an airtight storage container) and refrigerate overnight or for up to 5 days.
• When ready to serve, stir the oats and portion the desired amount into your bowl. (At this point, you can also divide the oats into individual containers and refrigerate for the week.) Top with any desired fresh fruit, nuts, or other toppings. (If placing the oats in individual jars, feel free to add toppings to each, as they will store fine this way. If storing as a single larger batch for the week, I find it is best to wait to add the fresh toppings/nuts until just before serving so that they don't all sink to the bottom.) Enjoy cold and congratulate yourself for your breakfast-planning prowess.

SOAKED STEEL-CUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Turn off heat, stir in the oats, cover, and let stand overnight.
• Place soaked oatmeal on medium-low heat, and cook, stirring occasionally until hot and creamy, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve oatmeal hot with the toppings of your choice.

UNSOAKED STEEL-CUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats. Reduce to a simmer; let cook, stirring occasionally, until oatmeal is tender but still retains some bite, about 30 minutes. Serve hot with the toppings of your choice.