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Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Chia Seeds (no cook!)

4.80 from 5 votes
No cook vegan overnight steel cut oats! Made with steel cut oats, chia seeds and peanut butter. Prepare the recipe and let it soak overnight. Come morning you have a deliciously soft and pleasantly chewy oatmeal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
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Jun 16, 2021 (Last updated May 27, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

These no cook overnight steel cut oats are wholesome and comforting. Made by soaking steel cut oats with chia seeds, and whisked together with creamy peanut butter. It’s perfectly chewy, deliciously nutty, and creamy! You can enjoy all the pleasures of steel cut oats without having to turn on the stove!

I’ve topped this tasty breakfast recipe with fresh berries and a drizzle of peanut butter, but it’s also delicious topped with my 10-Minute Raspberry Chia Jam.

So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe, so that you can enjoy it pronto!

overnight steel cut oats

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4.80 from 5 votes
“I’ve made this several times and it turns out wonderfully every time. It’s the one recipe that I come back to and my kids love it for a nice change, quick to prep and great on a busy morning with banana.” -Laura

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The Ingredients

  • Steel Cut Oats: Also known as Irish oats or pinhead oats, are a minimally processed whole-grain made from the entire oat groat that has been cut into two or three pieces with a steel blade. Steel cut oats are the base of this recipe and offer a deliciously chewy texture and nutty flavor.
  • Peanut Butter: Adds wonderful nutty peanut flavour and creaminess to this recipe. It’s a must in my opinion! If you don’t have peanut butter you can swap for another nut butter like almond, cashew or hazelnut.
  • Chia seeds: helps thicken the overnight steel cut oats without altering the flavour. I love adding chia to my recipes as often as possible and it works great in this recipe!
overnight steel cut oats

How to make overnight steel cut oats

Making overnight steel cut oats is so easy, and just as effortless as making traditional overnight oats (using rolled oats or quick cooking oats). Plus the texture is pleasantly chewy and nutty! It’s a delicious swap for the original that my husband and I love. Here’s what you’ll do:

steel cut oats, cinnamon and chai seeds in a large mixing bowl
Add the steel cut oats, cinnamon and chia seeds to a small mixing bowl.
peanut butter and almond milk thats been whisked together in a measuring cup
Whisk together peanut butter and almond milk.
Steel cut oats soaking in peanut butter almond milk blend.
Pour the milky mixture over the steel cut oats and mix to combine.
Steel cut oats in a mixing bowl.
Microwave for 1 minute. Refrigerate overnight.
Thickened and ready to eat overnight steel cut oats in a mixing bowl with a spoon scooping out the steel cut oats to show its perfect consistency.
In the morning, it’s ready to eat!
Overnight steel cut oats topped with sliced banana, blackberries and peanut butter drizzle.
Scoop into bowls and add your favourite toppings.
how to make overnight oats

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Make these overnight steel cut oats with me on my YouTube Channel!

overnight steel cut oats

So there we have it, a delicious recipe for how to make overnight steel cut oats. They are sweet, comforting, wholesome and pleasantly chewy. This is a great recipe to make during the summer time when we don’t want to turn on the stove. Add your favourite toppings and enjoy.

If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.

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Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Chia Seeds (no cook!)

4.80 from 5 votes
By Hannah Sunderani
No cook vegan overnight steel cut oats! Made with steel cut oats, chia seeds and peanut butter. Prepare the recipe and let it soak overnight. Come morning you have a deliciously soft and pleasantly chewy oatmeal.
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overnight steel cut oats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Serves 2 people

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl (microwave safe) add the almond milk, maple syrup and peanut butter. Whisk to combine. Pour in the still cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk again.
  • Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes, stir again. Cover and refrigerate the oat mixture until thickened to an oatmeal consistency (6 to 12 hours). When ready to eat, serve in bowls and add your favourite toppings. (I used banana, blackberries, peanut butter and coconut flakes).

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Notes

Overnight steel cut oats can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge. 
I have tested this recipe with steel cut oats and quick cooking steel cut oats. Both work well! 
Nutritional information is a rough estimate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. I followed the directions to a tee and this morning pulled them from the fridge and they are still crunchy? Have enough Liquid so not sure why. I prefer my steel cus cooked more per way, what should I do?. Thanks for your help.

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    • Oh I’m sorry that it was still crunchy. That’s strange… could be that your oats needed a rinse before using? Or perhaps you just prefer them very very soft as you said.

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  2. I’ve made this version several times and it turns out wonderfully every time.
    It’s the one recipe that I come back to and my kids love it for a nice change, quick to prep and great on a busy morning with banana.
    Thank you for the inspiration to eat more plant based meals!

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  3. What is the serving size for the nutrition information included. This recipe is amazing, so delicious!

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  4. Hi, thanks for the recipe. After microwaving, should we wait for the oatmeal to become room temperature before popping it to the refrigerator ?

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  5. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will definitely try with True Elements steel cut oats as they are really good and a clean label food brand. You can also give it a try!

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  6. So is this being eaten cold out of the fridge or typically reheated (if so, recommended time in the microwave) *sorry if it sounds like a dumb questions :/

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    • Hi Darlene! Yes, this is supposed to be eaten cold, like overnight oats. However, if you wanted to heat them in the microwave to enjoy it warm you totally can! I’d recommend about a minute, or until your preferred temperature.

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