Overnight Chai Steel Cut Oats Food

OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, nut butter, and any protein powder you may be adding until smooth. Stir in the oats, salt, and any other optional additions (wait to add fresh fruit or nuts so that they stay fresh/crisp). Cover the bowl tightly with plastic (or transfer it to an airtight storage container) and refrigerate overnight or for up to 5 days.
• When ready to serve, stir the oats and portion the desired amount into your bowl. (At this point, you can also divide the oats into individual containers and refrigerate for the week.) Top with any desired fresh fruit, nuts, or other toppings. (If placing the oats in individual jars, feel free to add toppings to each, as they will store fine this way. If storing as a single larger batch for the week, I find it is best to wait to add the fresh toppings/nuts until just before serving so that they don't all sink to the bottom.) Enjoy cold and congratulate yourself for your breakfast-planning prowess.

OVERNIGHT CHAI OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine oats, almond-coconut milk, chia seeds, coconut, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla extract, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

ALTON BROWN'S STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast.
• Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
• Alternately, after adding the boiling water,cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Allow to sit overnight on the counter. In the morning, proceed as directed below.
• Combine the milk and the buttermilk (or yogurt) with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• Spoon into a serving bowl and top with additional milk or buttermilk, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Feel free to garnish or sweeten as desired: chunky applesauce or fruit conserves are great, as is maple syrup, or add dried fruit to the oats and soak both overnight - sweetens the oats ever so slightly.

CROCK POT STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and set to low heat.
• Cover and cook for 8-9 hours.

SLOW COOKER OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Coat slow cooker with non-stick spray (I use coconut oil).
• Add all ingredients to slow cooker.
• Stir.
• Cook on LOW for 7 hours.
• Add garnish of your choice (ex. hemp hearts, nuts, berries, raisins, coconut, etc.).
• Freezes well.

OVERNIGHT CHAI STEEL-CUT OATS

Steps:

• Combine oats, hemp milk, chia seeds, cardamom, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and maple syrup (if using) in glass jar with lid. Stir, close lid, and refrigerate overnight.
• Open lid, stir, and sprinkle with coconut and pistachios, if using.