[NEW] Make Ahead Steel-cut Oatmeal

Start this oatmeal about eight hours before you want to eat it. Dress it up with fresh or frozen fruit and a tablespoon or so of nuts to round out the meal.
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Make Ahead Steel-cut Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 1 t. olive oil 1 c. steel-cut oats 3 c. water Pinch salt 1 c. skim milk

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the oats and fry them until they start smelling nutty.
  2. Stir in the water and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Turn off the heat and cover the pan. Leave it on the stove overnight.
  4. In the morning, uncover and stir in the milk. Bring back up to a simmer over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 280 g
Amount per serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.2mg 0%
Sodium 69.2mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 7.1g
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 6%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 238.7mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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