Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • Scant ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, to taste)
  • Desired toppings (see notes)
Instructions
  1. Combine oats, salt, and water in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. I’m not talking about a tame little simmer here. Boil it like you mean it.
  2. Once oats are at a rolling boil, immediately turn heat down so the oats keep simmering vigorously but don't boil over.
  3. Boil for 1 minute (set a timer—that minute goes by fast!).
  4. Remove pot from heat, cover it with a lid, and give yourself a high five.
  5. After about 8 hours, stir in brown sugar, if using. Reheat oats to serve immediately, or store single servings covered in the fridge to reheat later.
  6. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
My favorite toppings include blueberries (fresh or frozen), raisins, “Elvis Style” (sliced bananas and peanut butter), or chopped apples with cinnamon. All of these options taste even better with some toasted pecans. :)

If you want a superfood boost, try stirring chia seeds or ground flaxseed into the oats right before serving.

Occasionally, overnight oats will develop a greenish coating on top. It's due to a harmless chemical reaction between the oats and water that has a high pH. Just give your oats a good stir in the morning and carry on with breakfast.

This recipe can be doubled (or tripled!) if you use a larger pot. The cooked oats also freeze well.
Recipe by I Wish I Was a Muffin at https://iwishiwasamuffin.com/overnight-steel-cut-oats/