Dairy Free Make-Ahead Steel-Cut Oats

Total time35 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time30 min

4.5

(14)

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Ingredients

5 servings

1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 cups steel-cut oats
6 cups water
1 cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor.
½ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For reheating

2–3 tbsp additional milk or water per serving, for reheating
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's the most reliable milk swap and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods; for hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add the steel-cut oats and stir to coat, toasting for 2 minutes until they smell nutty and turn a shade darker.
2
Pour in the water and milk, then add the salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

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