Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats
These Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats make for an easy make-ahead breakfast. This vegetarian, plant-based-forward, high-fibre recipe offers a satisfying mix of whole grains, fruit, protein, and healthy fats.
Servings: 1
Calories: 370.9kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain 2%
- ¼ cup 1% milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- ½ peach diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 tbsp walnuts chopped
- 1 tsp maple syrup optional (not included in nutrient analysis)
Instructions
- Add the oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg to a jar or container and stir until well combined.⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup 1% milk, 1 tbsp chia seeds, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, Pinch ground nutmeg
- Fold in about three-quarters of the diced peach, reserving the remainder for topping.½ peach
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, stir and add a splash of milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Top with the remaining peaches and chopped walnuts or pecans. Drizzle with maple syrup, if using.1 tbsp walnuts , 1 tsp maple syrup
Cooking Tips
- Skip extra sweetener: Taste the oats after adding the ripe peach before using the maple syrup; the fruit and vanilla may provide enough sweetness.
- Choose plain yogurt: Keep the specified plain Greek yogurt rather than substituting a sweetened variety if minimizing added sugars is a priority.
- Boost the protein: A higher-protein plain Greek yogurt or additional Greek yogurt could increase protein, though it may require adjusting the milk for consistency.
- Adjust the texture: After the overnight rest, stir thoroughly and add only a small splash of milk at a time if the chia seeds have made the oats too thick.
- Portion the toppings: Keep the nuts and any maple syrup measured rather than adding them freely, especially when consistent portions are important.
- Prep ahead safely: Keep the oats covered and refrigerated because the recipe contains milk and yogurt. The recipe does not provide a storage duration, so no specific shelf life can be established from the supplied instructions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats
Serving Size
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
370.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.1
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
1.8
g
11
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
73.4
mg
3
%
Potassium
538.8
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
44.5
g
15
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
17.5
g
19
%
Protein
20.1
g
40
%
Vitamin C
3.4
mg
4
%
Vitamin D
0.7
µg
5
%
Calcium
300.9
mg
30
%
Iron
2.8
mg
16
%
Magnesium
119.7
mg
30
%
Zinc
2.9
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.