Steel-cut oats are a wonderfully hearty way to start the day, but since they require 20 to 25 minutes to simmer on the stove, they aren’t always practical. You can get a head start with this recipe – the oats soak overnight, which cuts the cooking time nearly in half come morning.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 cup rice milk
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin pie puree
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. In the morning, bring the mixture to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the oats are tender, stirring occasionally.