Easy Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats

This is an easy way to prepare a work week's worth of healthier breakfasts. Reheat for 2 minutes in a microwave and you have the goodness of steel-cut oats and fruit. No additional sweeteners required, no excuse to not eat healthy now! Serve with cold milk, or better yet, a dollop of Greek yogurt! Yum!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• ¼ cup dried blueberries
• 4 (12-ounce) Mason jars

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add salt and cinnamon, stirring to evenly disperse the cinnamon. Stir in steel-cut oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Add blueberries and cranberries to the oats. Simmer until oats begin to reach desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Add pecans; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of the cooked oats to each Mason jar. Screw lids on loosely and let cool on the counter until lids pop, about 30 minutes. Tighten caps and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.