Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats

Rating: 4.67 stars
3 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

This is an easy way to prepare a work week's worth of healthier breakfasts. Reheat for 2 minutes in a microwave and you have the goodness of steel-cut oats and fruit. No additional sweeteners required, no excuse to not eat healthy now! Serve with cold milk, or better yet, a dollop of Greek yogurt! Yum!

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
35 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cups
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and cinnamon, stirring to evenly disperse the cinnamon. Stir in steel-cut oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

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  • Add blueberries and cranberries to the oats. Simmer until oats begin to reach desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Add pecans; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes more.

  • Add 1 cup of the cooked oats to each Mason jar. Screw lids on loosely and let cool on the counter until lids pop, about 30 minutes. Tighten caps and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
296 calories; protein 6.6g; carbohydrates 42g; fat 12.7g; sodium 300.8mg. Full Nutrition
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MickeyB
Rating: 5 stars
02/18/2019
Fixing steel cut oats for breakfast before work takes up too much time for me. I found this recipe to be a very quick way to enjoy steel cut oats plus it's very good. Even my picky eater enjoys this way of fixing steel cut oats. Read More
3 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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MickeyB
Rating: 5 stars
02/18/2019
Fixing steel cut oats for breakfast before work takes up too much time for me. I found this recipe to be a very quick way to enjoy steel cut oats plus it's very good. Even my picky eater enjoys this way of fixing steel cut oats. Read More
Happyschmoopies
Allstar
Rating: 4 stars
08/13/2018
This came together very quickly and was perfect for a quick hearty breakfast I could easily reheat in the morning. It seemed thin at first but as the oatmeal cooled it thickened perfectly. I added a couple of tbsp. of brown sugar for a touch of sweetness. Read More
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