Description
Discover how to make delicious Apple Pecan Overnight Steel Cut Oat Jars that are perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast on the go!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (160 g) steel cut oats
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chia seeds
- Optional toppings: additional diced apples, pecans, or a drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the steel cut oats and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the oats are tender, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the almond milk, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Fold in the diced apples, chopped pecans, and chia seeds.
- Divide the oat mixture evenly into jars or containers.
- Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats and enjoy cold, or heat them if preferred.
- Add optional toppings like additional diced apples, pecans, or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- For a richer texture, swap almond milk with full-fat coconut milk.
- Try different apple varieties for a range of sweetness and tartness.
- Toast pecans before adding to oats for a more flavorful twist.