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How to cook the laziest steel cut oatmeal ever!

Easy and fast whole grains without slaving over the stovetop.

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Boil the water.

Boil the water.

Measure out 1/4 cup oatmeal (remember that it doubles while cooking) and place in thermos.

Measure out 1/4 cup oatmeal (remember that it doubles while cooking) and place in thermos.

Put 1/2 cup boiling water into thermos. (Add a bit more water if you like a mushier oatmeal.)

Put 1/2 cup boiling water into thermos. (Add a bit more water if you like a mushier oatmeal.)

Put the lid on and give it a gentle swirl.

Put the lid on and give it a gentle swirl.

Sleeeeeeep.

Sleeeeeeep.

Wake up and open the thermos to find hearty, cooked oatmeal inside. Serve with your fav toppings.

  • 1/4c Steel cut oats
  • Wide-mouth Thermos
  • 1/2c Water
  • Kettle