Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats
These make-ahead steel-cut oats are hearty and warmly spiced, with chewy raisins, crunchy walnuts, vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of agave for sweetness. Cooked on the stovetop, blended with the flavorful additions, and refrigerated overnight, they make a satisfying breakfast that is ready to serve in the morning.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 82
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot. Pour in oats and return to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 2
Remove oats from heat and immediately stir in walnuts and raisins. Stir in agave nectar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- 3
Divide oat mixture into portions in bowls. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 5 days.
- 4
When ready to prepare, add milk to each portion. Heat in a microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring halfway through cook time.
- Calories 330.54 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 10.21 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 55.71 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.78 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 36.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 11.9 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 25.7 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 70.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 169.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 21.09 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Make Ahead Steel Cut Oats is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Agave Nectar, Chopped Walnuts, Golden Raisin, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 330.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats made of?
- The main ingredients are Agave Nectar, Chopped Walnuts, Golden Raisin, Ground Cinnamon, Milk. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 330.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats healthy?
- Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 330.54 calories and 10.21 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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