Steel Cut Oatmeal in a Thermos Overnight

Start your day with minimal effort and maximum flavor with this ingenious recipe for Steel Cut Oatmeal in a Thermos Overnight! Perfectly soft and creamy oats are effortlessly cooked overnight using just a thermos, boiling water, and a few simple ingredients. This no-cook method is a time-saving solution for busy mornings, offering a wholesome, customizable breakfast without the fuss. Simply combine steel cut oats, boiling water, and a pinch of salt in a preheated thermos, and by morning, you'll have perfectly cooked oatmeal ready to enjoy. Sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup, add a splash of milk or cream, and finish with your favorite toppings—think fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, chia seeds, or aromatic cinnamon. This easy overnight oatmeal recipe is a nutritious, portable breakfast solution you'll love!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:485 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups Steel cut oats
• 1 cups Boiling water
• 0.125 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Milk or cream (optional)
• 0 to taste Toppings of your choice (e.g., fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your thermos: Pour hot tap water into your thermos, close the lid, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to warm up.

Step 2

2. While the thermos is preheating, boil 1 cup of water using a kettle or stovetop.

Step 3

3. Once the thermos is warmed, carefully discard the hot tap water.

Step 4

4. Add 1/4 cup of steel cut oats and 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the emptied thermos.

Step 5

5. Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the thermos with the oats and salt.

Step 6

6. Stir gently with a long spoon or skewer to mix the oats and water evenly.

Step 7

7. Close the thermos lid tightly to seal in the heat. Place it on the counter and allow the oats to sit undisturbed for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 8

8. In the morning, open the thermos and stir the oats. They should be soft and creamy.

Step 9

9. Add a splash of milk or cream and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.

Step 10

10. Top with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy your ready-to-eat oatmeal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(395.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	161.2

Total Fat 1.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1.5mg	0%
Sodium 308.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 15.5IU	0%
Calcium 54.5mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 231.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.5%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 81.2%