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Jar of sourdough overnight oats topped with blueberries and seeds showing perfect steel cut oats texture.

Sourdough Overnight Oats: Perfect Steel Cut Oats for Healthy Breakfasts


  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These sourdough overnight oats combine the tangy benefits of fermented starter with hearty steel cut oats for a creamy, digestible, and nutrient-rich breakfast. Ideal for busy mornings, this no-cook recipe delivers a ready-to-eat meal packed with fiber, prebiotics, and sustained energy. Prep once and enjoy up to five days of nourishing jars.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup steel cut oats
  • 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
  • 12 tablespoons sourdough starter or discard
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • 12 teaspoons sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave)
  • pinch of salt
  • toppings (fresh fruit, nuts, seeds) to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Combine steel cut oats, milk, sourdough starter, chia seeds, and salt in a bowl and whisk to mix

    2. Stir in sweetener

    3. Transfer mixture to airtight jars, leaving space for toppings

    4. Refrigerate for 8–12 hours

    5. In the morning, stir oats and adjust consistency with milk if needed

    6. Add desired toppings before serving

    7. Keep refrigerated and consume within 4–5 days

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: no-cook
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 jar
    • Calories: 300
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 150
    • Fat: 7
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 48
    • Fiber: 6
    • Protein: 8
    • Cholesterol: 0

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