Make-Ahead Steel Cut Oats (Freezer Meal Prep Breakfast)

By Laura Kanya · soupercubes.com

Makes 8 portions

30 min + overnight freeze

Steel cut oats toasted in butter, simmered with milk and spices, then portioned into freezer cubes for grab-and-reheat breakfasts.

prepPrepare two 1-cup Souper Cubes trays
2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter	Toast oats in oil, 1–2 min	Simmer with water, milk & spices, 25 min	Stir in optional mix-ins if using	Rest covered, 5 min	Portion into trays, add toppings if desired	Cool slightly, freeze overnight	Bake frozen cube 350°F / 175°C, 20-25 min
160 g steel cut oats
950 ml water
480 ml milk (almond, cow's, or coconut)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon table salt
Mix-ins: cacao powder, spices, apples, protein powder, raisins, brown sugar, flax seeds, chia seeds (optional)
Toppings: chocolate chips, bananas, coconut flakes, sliced toasted almonds, berries (optional)

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2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter
160 g steel cut oats
480 ml milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon table salt
Mix-ins: cacao powder, spices, apples, protein powder, raisins, brown sugar, flax seeds, chia seeds
Toppings: chocolate chips, bananas, coconut flakes, sliced toasted almonds, berries

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