Description
Elevate your breakfast with these delicious and nutritious Aromatic Overnight Steel Cut Oats. Perfect for busy mornings, this make-ahead recipe lets you enjoy a creamy, hearty meal infused with your favorite spices and toppings. Just prepare the night before, and wake up to a satisfying breakfast that keeps you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- Toppings: fresh fruits (e.g., berries, bananas), nuts, seeds, or nut butter
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl or mason jar, combine steel cut oats, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well until combined.
- Mix in honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- If desired, stir in Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats; add milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with fresh fruits and other toppings of choice.
- Enjoy your oats cold or warm them in the microwave if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg