Peaches & Pecan Overnight Oats
A combination of fresh summer peaches, cinnamon and honey in these Peaches & Pecan Overnight Oats makes a delicious way to start your day.
Filled with fiber and protein – these overnight oats will help keep energized for your day ahead.
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are basically a no-cook method of having oats. They involve soaking the oats with yogurt and milk overnight to allow the oats to soften into a porridge-like mixture. You then top them with toppings such as fruit or nuts.
Ingredients needed:
Old-fashioned oats: Rolled oats are the best to use for overnight oats. Avoid using steel cut or instant/quick oats. I love the One Degree brand of oats.
Milk: This recipe calls for almond milk, but you can use whatever milk you’d like. Other options that would be delicious in this recipe include coconut milk or macadamia nut milk.
Unsweetened Greek yogurt: I used plain Greek yogurt in this recipe to bump up the protein content and provide a thicker consistency. Avoid using flavored yogurts since you’ll be adding your own touch of sweetness through the fruit and honey.
Honey: A touch of honey provides a sweetness and pairs well with the peaches. Opt for raw, local honey for the most health benefit.
Chia seeds: A great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber – chia seeds can easily be incorporated into a variety of foods (including these overnight oats!)
Ground cinnamon: I love adding cinnamon to a variety of foods, and these overnight oats are a perfect way to do so. Opt for the Ceylon variety of cinnamon to get the most health benefit.
Pecans: These make a perfect crunchy topping and are delicious when toasted ahead of time (but also delicious if just left raw!)
Storage:
These Peaches & Pecan Overnight Oats can be prepared days ahead of time (without the toppings) and stored in the refrigerator for later use. I like to make extras and store them in individual mason jars for a quick breakfast on-the-go.
Want to make this dairy-free?
Simply replace the plain Greek yogurt with a non-dairy yogurt such as almond or coconut milk yogurt. Additionally, make sure to use a dairy-free milk such as unsweetened almond, coconut, macadamia, or oat milk.
Looking to bump up the protein?
You can add additional protein such as collagen peptide powder to the oat mixture, or add additional Greek yogurt to increase the protein content.
Start your morning with these delicious Peaches & Pecan Overnight Oats!
And if you’re looking for another overnight oats recipe – check out this Pina Colada Overnight Oats recipe.
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Peaches & Pecan Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large peach, diced and divided
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ cup pecans, toasted*
Instructions
- Mix the oats, milk, yogurt, half the peaches, chia seeds, honey, and cinnamon together in a bowl or mason jar
- Place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 3 hours)
- Serve with toasted pecans and additional peaches
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