These Peach Overnight Oats taste like you’re eating dessert for breakfast. The layers of tender, creamy oats are sweetened by peach Greek yogurt and spiced peaches. While the fresh peaches are cooking with the cinnamon and brown sugar, they emit a warming aromatic scent that will make you want to eat them as is, so make extra! I love how the peaches provide a burst of tart freshness as you work your way through this protein- and fiber-packed breakfast. Keep reading for tips on how to ensure your oatmeal ends up perfectly creamy and not mushy and how to add an optional “crust.”
Nutrition
- Who doesn’t love biting into a ripe, juicy peach? Besides juice running down your chin, peaches also provide fiber, antioxidants and vitamins A and C. This means they’ll help keep things moving through your gut to help prevent constipation and chronic disease, like heart disease and cancer.
- Considered a whole grain, oats have been shown to reduce cholesterol and manage blood sugar. They also help keep you full longer, thanks to their fiber and plant protein.
- Greek yogurt is loaded with bone-building calcium and muscle-building protein. Its probiotics—beneficial bacteria—make it gut-healthy too.
- Chia seeds may be tiny but they are mighty! These teeny packages offer micronutrients, fiber, antioxidants, protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Eating them may help you poop and prevent chronic disease. Together with the other ingredients in these overnight oats, they’ll help keep you full and energized and manage blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh peaches, peeled and chopped (3 cups)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 3/4 cups reduced-fat milk
- 1 cup nonfat peach strained (Greek-style) yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Directions
STEP 1:
Place peaches, water, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the peaches are fork-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl; let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble oats.
STEP 2:
Meanwhile, whisk oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, at least 8 hours.
STEP 3:
To assemble, spoon 1/2 cup oat mixture into each of 4 (16-ounce) jars; top each with 1/3 cup peach mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining oats and peaches.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 354
Fat 7g
Carbs 58g
Protein 16g
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