Anonymous wrote:I like steel cut oats in the instant pot. It takes about 25 min, but it’s hands-off, so I put it on then get dressed.

+1 but I do a big batch about once a week, put it in the fridge in individual portions. Each day, warm it up with some milk, top with cinnamon, nuts and dried cranberries.

My overnight oats taste like glue. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. I love hot oats.

Op, you are getting great advice here. I love oatmeal!

I make steel cut or rolled oats on the stove or in the instant pot, and make a big batch at once. Everyone in my house will eat it hot and fresh, but then I put the rest in the refrigerator
and scoop out a bit every morning. I like it cold and re-warmed in the microwave. Cook it with a bit of salt, and then add a tiny bit of sweetener to the large batch if you like a sweetener.

I do a huge variety of topping depending on how I am feeling - but I always take my oatmeal with milk. Just my preference.

Try nuts or nut butter, fresh or dried fruit, coconut shreds, granola...

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I used toasted rolled oats. Put in a bowl with milk, shaved almonds, and sliced strawberries. Leave in fridge overnight

For the folks that do overnight oatmeal, do you eat it cold or heat up in morning?

I eat it cold in the summer, and microwave it just a little bit if I'm having it at other times of the year. Just enough to take the chill off.

Overall, I prefer hot oatmeal to cold. And I prefer rolled oats to steel-cut. I use Quaker, and I combine 1/2 cup oats with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup milk. I cook it on low while I get ready for work. I mix in whatever fruit we have, usually according to the seasons. Berries in the summer, pumpkin or applesauce in fall. Right now, I'm slicing in pears or bananas. Little sprinkle of whatever nuts we have on hand, drizzle of maple syrup.

Anonymous wrote:TJ's has a bunch of oatmeal options. Steel cut is suppose to be better for you. Stay away from the instant, too much sugar. We like walnuts, raisins and brown sugar.

+1

I cook steel-cut oats overnight in the slow cooker sometimes.

https://www.dinner-mom.com/steel-cut-oatmeal-crock-pot-directions/

Most days I make quick-cooking oats in a four-cup Pyrex measuring cup: 1/2 cup oats and one cup of water, microwave for 3-3.5 minutes. I add berries or sliced banana and voila.

Anonymous wrote:I used toasted rolled oats. Put in a bowl with milk, shaved almonds, and sliced strawberries. Leave in fridge overnight

For the folks that do overnight oatmeal, do you eat it cold or heat up in morning?

Anonymous wrote:
Steel cut oats here, and adding SALT to the cooking water makes a huge difference in flavor.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this.

I eat it topped w brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped pecans.

Agree about the salt. Cooking in milk makes a big difference too. Even if just a small amount

I batch cook 2 cups steel cup oats in the instant pot…makes 6 one cup servings that get placed into lidded containers.

I also use pint sized mason jars to prep regular oats for overnight oats. 1/2 cup organic oats, 1 tsp flax, 2 T nuts (usually walnut pieces), dash cinnamon. When ready to eat I add 1/2 cup almond milk and stir, then add fruit (banana, strawberries, blueberries). With the mason jar you can prepare the night before and it stays fresh overnight so easy to grab and go.

Another option: frozen fruit blend heated in microwave and added on top gives a nice cobbler feel in winter.

Please use organic oats! Normal oats are
most likely contaminated with pesticides.

Bob’s Red Mill instant, with a touch of cinnamon. Quick, easy, and healthy.

Steel cut oats here, and adding SALT to the cooking water makes a huge difference in flavor.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this.

I eat it topped w brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped pecans.

I like overnight oats. Different recipes out there, but mine included oats(uncooked), plain or Greek yogurt, strawberries, sugar free strawberry jam and a little milk. I would make them individually so a serving was ready-to-go in the morning. BTW, the oats soften overnight due to the milk and yogurt.

Cook rolled oats in water, then add raisins.

Steel cut seems to reheat better if you want to do a big batch.

I like it simple. Butter, a little brown sugar, maybe some craisins and walnuts.

Steel cut, a bit over cooked because I like it dry. Pears, dried cherries, pecans and pepitas is my favorite.

Steel cut oats, cooked, then add pecans, cinnamon and fruit. My favorites are banana, blueberries or peaches. Ends up reminding me of a muffin.