One of my biggest challenges every day is finding the time and energy to make a delicious and nutritious breakfast. So often I just grab the box of sugary, bad-carb filled cereal without thinking of how its going to make me feel mid-morning. I also try to be conscious of whats going into my daughters body before school. The last thing I want her to eat is some sugar bombed garbage where shes bouncing off the walls all day at school driving her teachers nuts, and yes, its happened before. If youre in the same boat as I am then this Easy Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Almond Milk and Honey is your quick delicious fix to a wonderful morning as an alternative to boxed cereals. When I first learned of overnight oats years ago I was really only keen on the slow cooker or cook top method. Whoever figured out that you could soak steel cut oats overnight and eat them raw the next day . . . thank you! What an easy process to ensure youve got a delicious healthy breakfast. What are overnight oats? They're as simple as mixing together some steel cut oats, milk, and any additional flavors. Ive been using Bobs Red Mill Steel Cut Oats for a few years now and they are simply the best. They are hearty, chewy, delicious and award winning across the globe. Not to mention, Bob himself told me he eats oatmeal every day, so if Bob does it, Im doing it. Steel Cut Oats are simply whole oat groats cut into little pieces that are packed with protein and fiber. I just want to make sure that their appearance doesnt scare you and you think youve purchased the wrong thing, they literally look like a small grain. If you buy regular rolled oats dont worry, you can do this with them as well. For my simple recipe I mixed 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk with 1 cup of Bobs Red Mill Steel Cut Oats, vanilla extract and honey. You can absolutely take this a step further and add things like chia seeds, cinnamon, or use maple syrup or agave instead of honey. The goal for this step is to ensure that the liquid is really tasty as that's what will season the oats. You can also scale it back and just mix the almond milk with oats. This recipe is easy to tailor and you can make it work to your taste buds and diet restrictions. Once you've got your oats and milk set, the toppings are all up to you!

Easy Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Almond Milk and Honey

• 1 cup Bobs Red Mill Steel Cut Oats
• 2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• Assorted toppings: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, bananas, Bobs Red Mill Chia Seeds, Bobs Red Mill Coconut Flakes, almond butter and honey

Serves 2 Procedures:

1. Mix together the oats, milk, vanilla and honey in a container. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
2. Serve the overnight oats with assorted toppings.

Note:Eating raw oats is generally safe, but may cause digestive issues or increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Hello, ImBilly Parisi, but to some Im known as Chef Billy Parisi. I do a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but for the most part Im aFood & Content Creator, Sometimes TV Host, Digital and Social Strategist, Influencer, Picture Taker, Coffee Drinker, Daddy, Husband, College Sports Enthusiast, Fashionisto, Film & MusicLover!

Ive been in the kitchen since I started washing dishes in a restaurant at the age of 13, and during that time I knew immediately that I wanted to be a chef. I graduated from Arizonas Scottsdale Culinary Institute and the University of Missouri, and have logged several years as line cook, souschef, and executive in some of the Midwests finest restaurants. I currently live in the city of Chicago with my wife Lindsay and daughter Olivia and cook up new inventions, mash-ups, fusions, and twists on old classics. Im incredibly spontaneous and outgoing and run two small businesses, BPMVC and my latest venture, 5 Loaves 2 Fish!