EASY MAKE-AHEAD STEEL-CUT OATS

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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!

Provided by Flipper

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup steel-cut oats
¼ cup dried blueberries
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
4 (12-ounce) Mason jars

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

umar faraz158
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These oats are a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll use less lemon juice next time.


Fareeha Iqbal
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These oats are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more milk next time.


Maruf Apu
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These oats are a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some spices next time.


Fahad I
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These oats are a bit too boring to eat. I think I'll find a more flavorful recipe next time.


Jyoti Sarker
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These oats are a bit too complicated to make. I think I'll find a simpler recipe next time.


Queen Jannat
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These oats are a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll find a quicker recipe next time.


Bright Bravo
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These oats are a bit too expensive to make regularly. I think I'll save them for special occasions.


Angela Bruyere
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These oats are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less fruit next time.


Ali Ba a
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The oats were a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Ispahan Chowdhury Rakib_Official
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These oats are a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some honey or maple syrup next time.


Karachi Ajay
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These oats are a great way to get your day started. They're healthy and delicious, and they give me energy.


Ani Bright
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make.


black lion music
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These oats are the perfect winter breakfast. They're warm and comforting, and they fill me up.


Trick Bwoyi
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These oats are a great make-ahead breakfast option. I made them on Sunday and ate them all week for breakfast.


Toga Himko
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I'm not a huge fan of steel-cut oats, but this recipe changed my mind. The oats were creamy and flavorful, and the fruit and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness.


Parker Searcy
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These oats are so versatile. I love that I can add different fruits, nuts, and spices to change up the flavor.


Richard Kuntuo - Asare
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These oats are a great way to start the day. They're filling and nutritious, and they keep me feeling full until lunchtime.


Samwela Arunye
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I love how easy these oats are to make. I just dump all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. Perfect for busy mornings!


Lydia Cardenas
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I've tried many steel-cut oat recipes, but this one is by far the best. The oats are creamy and flavorful, and the addition of fruit and nuts makes them even more delicious.


god of Mistakes
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These steel-cut oats are a lifesaver! I used to hate making breakfast in the morning, but now I can just pop these in the slow cooker the night before and wake up to a delicious, hot breakfast.