Overnight Steel-Cut Oats

Name: Overnight Steel-Cut Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups steel-cut oats; 1-1/2 cups milk of choice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These overnight steel-cut oats are briefly simmered and then chilled for a perfect texture that stands up to any topping. Try them with chopped nuts, dried fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups steel-cut oats
1-1/2 cups milk of choice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer; cook one minute. Cool to room temperature; transfer to a refrigerator container with lid. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 246 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein.

Our recipe for delicious and nutritious steel-cut overnight oats requires just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep time. The hardest part is waiting for them to set in the fridge overnight! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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