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Rich & Creamy Steel Cut Overnight Oats with Tahini, Cinnamon, and Honey Recipe

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These rich and creamy steel cut overnight oats are cooked briefly on the stovetop with dairy-free milk, then combined with nut butter or tahini, cinnamon, honey, and chia seeds before refrigerating overnight. This unique technique softens the oats and creates a velvety, gluten-free, dairy-free, and optionally vegan oatmeal that is perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 4 cups unsweetened almond or oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup nut butter, sunflower butter or tahini (for nut-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup to make vegan and low FODMAP)
  • ¼ cup chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Simmer the oats: In a small saucepan, combine steel cut oats, unsweetened almond or oat milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Once it starts bubbling, continue simmering for one minute, then immediately remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
  2. Add nut butter and sweetener: Off the heat, whisk in the nut butter or tahini and honey (or maple syrup) until fully dissolved. The nut butter or tahini will slightly thicken and enrich the oat mixture, creating a creamy texture.
  3. Incorporate chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to help thicken the oats and add nutritional benefits.
  4. Transfer and cool: Pour the oat mixture into a large glass Tupperware container or four smaller resealable pint-sized glass jars. Allow the mixture to cool slightly at room temperature before sealing.
  5. Refrigerate overnight: Cover the container(s) and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 5 days, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften further into a creamy consistency.
  6. Serve: Enjoy the oats cold directly from the fridge or gently reheat in the microwave. Add optional toppings such as extra nut butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon, sesame seeds, sliced strawberries, raspberries, sliced bananas, hemp seeds, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free steel cut oats to avoid cross-contamination if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
  • Substitute maple syrup for honey to make the recipe vegan and low FODMAP.
  • You can omit the sweetener entirely and add fresh fruit at serving time for a naturally sweetened version.
  • The recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
  • Steel cut oats require more initial cooking time than rolled oats, but yield a chewier, heartier texture and more sustained fullness.
  • For nut allergies, use sunflower butter or tahini instead of nut butter.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/rich-and-creamy-steel-cut-overnight-oats-with-tahini-cinnamon-and-honey-recipe/