
Overnight Steel Cut Oats
These Overnight Steel Cut Oats provide 10g protein and 299 calories per serving, making them a carb-focused breakfast base for pairing with other protein sources. Batch-preps 4 servings with zero morning prep, freeing up time on training days while you build your breakfast around your specific macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Almond Milk, Unsweetened(420g)
- •Honey(23g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(23g)
- •Oats, Rolled, Dry(240g)
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Chia Seeds
- •Whey protein powder (vanilla)
Use whey isolate for cooking. Vanilla flavor is most versatile.
- •Cinnamon, Ground
- •Orange Zest
- •Almonds, Roasted, Salted
- •Honey
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, honey, and peanut butter until fully combined and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
- 2Add the vanilla whey protein powder, ground cinnamon, and chia seeds to the wet mixture, stirring until no lumps remain and the powder is fully dissolved.
- 3Fold in the rolled oats and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 4Divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while the mixture is still at room temperature, filling each about three-quarters full to allow for slight expansion during refrigeration.
- 5Cover each container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 5 days.
- 6When ready to serve, stir each portion thoroughly to recombine any separated liquid, adding a splash of almond milk if the oats have thickened too much.
- 7Top each serving with a portion of the roasted salted almonds and an additional drizzle of honey immediately before eating to keep nuts crisp and maintain texture.
Nutrition — Per Serving
299
calories
10g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 47g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3g
- Sodium
- 93 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.4g
4 servings per batch · ~177g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Overnight Steel Cut Oats have per serving?
Each serving contains 10g of protein and 299 calories. The macro split is 8g fat and 47g carbs, making this a lighter carb-based breakfast option.
How long does Overnight Steel Cut Oats take to prep?
Quick prep designation with 4 servings means you can batch 4 breakfasts at once with just overnight refrigeration. Zero active cooking time makes this ideal for busy mornings.
Is Overnight Steel Cut Oats good for fat loss?
At 299 calories with 47g carbs and only 10g protein per serving, oats work as a breakfast side during fat loss when paired with additional protein like eggs or Greek yogurt. Alone, the protein-to-carb ratio is too low for fat loss primary meals.
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