overnight steel cut oats

I ALWAYS need quick breakfast options in the am.  This recipe is so easy and a wonderful thing to wake up to! My friend Stella recently introduced me to this delicious breakfast and I am addicted.

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EASY OVERNIGHT STEEL CUT OATS  // makes 4

by Elisabeth Srur

prep time: 10 minutes // cook time: 15 minutes // TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup steel cut oats

• 4 cups filtered water ( filtered water prevents a film from forming ) 

• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

• 1/4 cup frozen or fresh strawberries ( blueberries or raspberries also work ) 

• 1 cup fresh fruit for topping

METHOD:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a rapid boil.

2. Pour in the oats and salt.

3. Stir and let boil for 1 minute.

4. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand overnight.

5. The next morning, on medium heat, stir the oats until heated through.

6. Add fruit and serve! ( store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week )