Jun 16, 2021 (Last updated Jan 6, 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!
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!
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.
The trick to making this recipe is to combine all the ingredients together in a bowl, THEN pop in the microwave for 1 minute to warm. Stir again and then chill in the fridge overnight. Come morning you’ve got delicious overnight steel cut oats ready to be devoured!
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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.
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Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Chia Seeds (no cook!)
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch sea salt
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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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.
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.
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!
So happy that you and the family are loving this recipe! Thanks for this very thoughtful review. 🙂
What is the serving size for the nutrition information included. This recipe is amazing, so delicious!
Hi Brittany! Serving size for the nutrition information included is for one person. This recipe serves 2 people. Hope that helps!
Hi, thanks for the recipe. After microwaving, should we wait for the oatmeal to become room temperature before popping it to the refrigerator ?
Hi Mareeta – not necessary to do so! I cover and put directly in the fridge.
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!
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 :/
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.
You’ve absolutely nailed the taste, it’s delicious!
SO glad you enjoyed it Krystal! We love this recipe too!