Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Make-Ahead Recipes. (Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 cups

Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats Recipe

Ingredients

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

Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats Recipe

Tips

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 295.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.6g 13%

Carbohydrates: 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 12.5g

Fat: 12.7g 20%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 19.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 6.3mg 11%

Folate: 5.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 22.8mg 2%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 22.8mg 8%

Potassium: 103.3mg 3%

Sodium: 300.8mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 114.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.