The possible flavor combinations are endless for these two delicious and easy No-Cook Oatmeal recipes. Start by soaking steel-cut oats overnight, then rinse and drain in the morning. Then blend with fruit and other flavoring elements to make a thick and creamy bowl of a light but filling raw oat porridge. From rinsing to blending you can have this on the table in 5 minutes in the morning.
Here are two of Katie’s favorites: Peachy Sunflower Seed Oatmeal and Cherry Nutella Oatmeal.
Both recipes make 2 servings, but you can always multiply the measurements as appropriate.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make the first of these two delicious and healthy No-Cook Oatmeal favorites:
For 2 servings of Peachy Sunflower Seed Oatmeal you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (100 gr) steel-cut (Irish) oats
- 2/3 cup (86 gr) sunflower seeds
- 2 large peaches (3 small) + extra for topping
- Juice from 1/4 lemon
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
Here are the easy preparation instructions:
- Add oats and sunflower seeds to a medium mixing bowl. Fill with water so everything is covered by several inches, then leave on counter to soak overnight (or 6-8 hours).
- Rinse and drain thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve, then add to a blender along with the remaining ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, or until you’ve reached desired consistency. Taste and adjust for salt, sweetness, and acidity level.
- Top with more peaches and sunflower seeds and/or other toppings.
For 2 servings of Cherry Nutella Oatmeal you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (100 gr) steel-cut (Irish) oats
- 2/3 cup (86 gr) hazelnuts, roasted
- 2/3 cup (100 gr) pitted cherries + extra for topping
- 1 Tbsp. raw cacao
- 2-3 soft dates (or honey/maple syrup, to taste)
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
Here are the easy preparation instructions:
- Add oats to a small mixing bowl. Fill with water so oats are covered by several inches, then leave on counter to soak overnight (or 6-8 hours).
- Rinse and drain thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve, then add to a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy, or until you’ve reached desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust for salt and sweetness.
- Top with more cherries, hazelnuts, chopped dates, and/or other toppings of your choice.
For both of these delicious No-Cook Oatmeal recipes, note that:
- The amount of water used will depend on how thick you like your oatmeal and how much is needed to help the blending process. Water measurement in the recipes are a suggestion.
- This is also a great make-ahead breakfast. Make it the day before, store in a portable glass jar in the fridge, topped with fruit and/or other toppings, and it’s ready to grab and go in the morning.
Here are some suggestions for additional toppings for your oatmeal breakfast treats:
- Nut butter
- Hemp seeds
- Coconut flakes
- Bee pollen
- Chopped dates
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Source: Katie Schmidt