I'm a creature of habit. I don't mind eating the same thing most days...especially when it's EASY and foolproof! So when I set out my prep list for the next week, I gotta make sure that I have enough oatmeal portioned and ready to go. I got the idea from Pinterest, but I've simplified it a bit more. Let's talk Steel Cut Oats. Why these oats rather than the rolled oats, the quick rolled oats, or even the premade stuff? I continue to follow the 21 Day Fix meal plan, which is essentially portioned clean eating, I strive to consume items that are in its most natural, least processed, form. I also try to minimize the number of ingredients on the list or at least unpronounceable ingredients. If I have any vote to your oatmeal prepping options, opt out of the premade stuff. There's more added sugar and artificial add ins than really necessary for your meal prep. The prep for my oatmeal literally takes....maybe 10 minutes total of actual work time. Steel cut oats are the least processed of the options. I also prefer these because I think they are less mushy when they are reheated. I use rolled oats in other things like my turkey meatloaf muffins or Shakeology blends or whole wheat pancakes. But for this, I like the texture of the steel cut. This is so easy because there's nothing else to remember than what is already on the container for cooking instructions. It's simply 1 cup of oats for every 4 cups of water. For my prep, I place 8 cups of water into my pot and 2 cups of oats into my bowl while I wait for the water to boil. Once the water is boiling, add in and stir the oats. Cover the pot and turn off the heat OR leave it on the lowest low setting. Let it do its thing for 45 minutes to 1 hour. See I know this sounds like a long time, but I totally did the dishes and then took a nap while this was 'working'. It's doable. Once the oats have completely absorbed all the water, add in as much cinnamon to your liking. I add a lot, since it's the only spice flavoring I use for this. I don't add in any other sweetener. Spray each muffin tin with coconut oil (or whatever non stick spray) Scoop 1/2 cup portions into each cup. It's best to have most of the liquid absorbed so it's not runny. Put in freezer until set firm. I usually forget about them until the next day so I'm not exact on the same day time haha. Remove the portions from the tin by placing a cookie sheet on top of the muffin tray...turn it upside down, and run warm water over the bottom of the muffin tray. Do it quickly so that too much water doesn't get onto the cookie sheet underneath. Place them all in a big freezer bag and put them back into the freezer! Now you have perfectly portioned oatmeal to put in a container and heat up with chopped apple, walnuts, and unsweetened almond milk! The oatmeal is one yellow container....calculate your add ins accordingly. Easy peasy! Enjoy! Quick & Easy Steel Cut Oats
8 cups water 2 cups steel cut oats Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and cover. Remove from heat or keep on lowest warm setting at a slow simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until oats have absorbed most of the water. The consistency should not be extremely runny. Add cinnamon (and nutmeg, pumpkin/apple spice, etc) to taste. Spray cooking spray into muffin tin cups. Portion 1/2 cup of oats to each muffin tin cup. Freeze until set or overnight. Place cookie sheet on top of the muffin tray, turn it all upside down so the bottom of the muffin tray is facing upward. Run warm water over each muffin cup to release the frozen oats on the other side. Place in freezer bag. Add frozen oat portion to container with desired add ins. Options include banana, apple, peaches, walnuts, dried cranberries/blueberries, almonds. Add a splash of unsweetened almond milk. Microwave for up to 3 minutes or until oats are thawed. Each oatmeal portion is 1 yellow container. Compute add ins accordingly. Enjoy! xo
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