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overnight oats

Overnight Soaked Oats


  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: varies

Description

Old fashioned oatmeal can be made more quickly than you think. Soak them overnight to shorten the morning cooking time to just a few minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 4 cups water, divided
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan large enough to hold all the ingredients PLUS room for boiling, place the oats and half the water. Place the lid on and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. In the morning, remove the pan, add the rest of the water and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit a few minutes till you’re ready to eat.

Notes:

  1. If your saucepan lid sticks up too high (with the knob on top) for your refrigerator shelf, flip the lid upside down. Use plastic wrap if this doesn’t work.;You could also try soaking the oats in milk in place of water.
  2. The amounts above are what I use, but the basic ratio is 1 part oats to 2 parts liquid.