Overnight Steel Cut Oats recipe

Jami Nolen, former Nutrition Program Associate, University of Missouri Extension

Yield: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup steel cut oats
• 2 tablespoons uncooked pearl barley
• 1¼ cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation

1. Combine oats, barley, cranberries and 1¼ cups water in a microwave-safe 4-cup bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. Uncover bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH for 6 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring well after 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Top with almonds and honey.

For nutrition information, view this recipe online at http://missourifamilies.org/nutrition/recipes/SteelCutOats.htm

For another oatmeal recipe, check out Slow-cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal at http://missourifamilies.org/nutrition/recipes/AppleCinnamonOatmeal.htm