These Overnight Steel Cut Oats are made with Greek yogurt, almond milk and hemp hearts for a meal prep breakfast!
With just a few simple ingredients, you can meal prep a nutritious breakfast that’s ready to grab and go, and customize it with your favorite toppings!
Why you'll love this recipe
- High-protein breakfast: Packed with Greek yogurt and hemp hearts, it’s a satisfying start to your day.
- Easy to meal prep: Mix the ingredients, refrigerate overnight, and wake up to a ready-made breakfast!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Steel cut oats – you can also use rolled oats but they’ll have a slightly different flavour.
- Almond milk – use another dairy-free milk like oat, cashew or hemp milk.
- Greek yogurt – you can use a dairy-free Greek yogurt or a regular yogurt, but the oats won’t be as thick.
- Hemp hearts – chia seeds, flax seeds and wheat germ are all great substitutes here.
How to make overnight oats
Step 1: Gather ingredients.
Assemble all your ingredients and toppings.
Step 2: Mix the oats.
Combine the oats, milk, yogurt, and hemp hearts in a bowl.
Step 3: Prep toppings.
Prepare your desired toppings for serving.
Step 4: Refrigerate.
Portion into mason jars and refrigerate overnight.
Topping Ideas
By using different toppings, spices, and syrups, you can create an endless amount of flavour options when it comes to these steel cut overnight oats. Here are some more flavour ideas:
- Fresh berries
- Sliced banana
- Chunks of pineapple or mango
- Nuts and seeds
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup or honey
- Shredded coconut
Frequently asked questions
Are overnight steel cut oats healthy?
Yes! They’re an excellent source of fibre, which can lower cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar and improve digestive health. They also help you sustain energy throughout the day since they’re a source of iron and a complex carbohydrate.
Can I eat these oats warm?
Yes! Simply heat them in the microwave or on the stovetop for a few minutes until warmed through.
Can I eat raw steel cut oats?
Yes, you can eat raw steel cut oats, but they’re fairly tasteless on their own. If you’re eating them raw, consider using organic oats. In this overnight oats recipe, they absorb flavor and soften, making them much more enjoyable!
Storing, reheating, and freezing
- Storing: Keep overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a week. Avoid leaving them at room temperature, as the ingredients will spoil.
- Reheating: If you prefer them warm, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds until fully warmed.
- Freezing: Overnight oats can be frozen in mason jars or glass containers for up to 3 months.
- Thawing: Let the frozen oats thaw in the fridge overnight, and they’ll be ready to enjoy in the morning.
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Meal prep tools for this recipe
- These are the mason jars I use to store my overnight oats.
Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Equipment
- 4 mason jars
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick cook steel cut oats
- 4 cups almond milk
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
Optional toppings/fillings
- Fresh fruit (Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, mango, etc.)
- Nuts and seeds
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Mix steel cut oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt and hemp hearts together in a large bowl, mixing well to combine.
- From here, either mix in your fruit or divide mixture among 4 pint-sized mason jars and top with toppings of choice.
- Jars will keep in fridge up to 7 days. Serve and enjoy!
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Comments & Reviews
scott edgar says
Not sure if i did something wrong, but oats are still really firm and its just liquids and super chewy oats.
Used Bob redmills quick cook steel cut oats and soaked over night.. 12 hours.
Taylor Stinson says
I’m sorry these didn’t turn out to be what you expected :/ I’m wondering if they weren’t the texture you thought they would be? They will be a little more chewy than normal overnight oats or if you cooked the steel cut oats but they should have soaked up a lot of the liquid in that time frame.
Jenn says
I was about to make this when I realized it calls for quick cook steel cut oats and I only have the regular ones… do you think it will still work?
Taylor Stinson says
Hi Jenn – I recommend following this recipe here for regular oats 🙂 https://thegirlonbloor.com/overnight-oats-9-ways-recipes-and-tips/