This recipe can easily be made on a Sunday night, making 3-5 servings for a great grab and go type breakfast throughout the week. Bonus: it’s healthy and will keep you full until lunch.

There are a few other Oatmeal recipes on this website, all rolled oat versions (Protein Packed Peanut Butter Oatmeal, Overnight Night Oats Version 1: Classic, Overnight Night Oats Version 2: Simplified, Protein & Fiber +) so you might be asking: Whats the difference between Steel cut oats vs. traditional Rolled oats? Read this for more information, but the main difference is how: they are made, taste, and texture. There are some subtle nutritional differences, with Steel cut oats having slightly more fiber (due to less processing), less calories, and a lower glycemic index (mainly due it being less processed, and more fiber). But, these subtle differences are almost negligible with the amount most people consume. Both oats on a per 40g basis (due to density, Steel cut = roughly 1/4 cup and Rolled oats = roughly 1/2 cup) have roughly the following: 150 calories, 5g Protein, 5g fiber, 2.5g Fat, and 27g Carbohydrates.

Benefits of oats:

• Can make a big batch of them, like on a Sunday night, and have easy grab-and-go breakfast options for the week.
• They taste great cold or re-heated.
• Are packed full of beta-glucans which are known for lowering cholesterol levels.
• Oats are useful in helping to manage blood-sugar levels.
• Can help us meet our daily protein needs. This is important for muscle synthesis, immune function and overall good health

Notes about recipe:

• I’ve used two different types of steel cut oats, Quaker and Bob’s Red Mill. Both are great. If you use Bob’s Red Mill and you want to eat them the next day, you might need to put the oats in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to soften up the oats.
• I really like adding a 0.5-1 scoop protein powder to my oats. This isn’t necessary, but It helps add some flavor and increases the protein content which can help you stay full until lunch.