Need a quick make-ahead breakfast? This overnight peach oatmeal recipe is simple, healthy and takes just 5-minutes to stir together before you go to bed. These peach overnight oats are a fantastic way to get your day off to a healthy start!
Why you’ll love this peach overnight oatmeal recipe (and its nutrition!)
Are mornings rushed and busy at your house? Does the thought of making a healthy breakfast just feel like one more thing on your to-do list? These make-ahead peach overnight oats are a great way to have a healthy breakfast ready to go when you are.
Here are some great benefits to making these peach overnight oats:
- Just 5 minutes of prep the night before – Simply stir together the ingredients and refrigerate overnight. In the morning you’ll have a high protein and fiber breakfast waiting for you.
- High in Protein and Fiber – This high protein overnight oats recipe has 26g of protein and 10g of fiber per serving. This is an excellent way to start your day, and will have you feeling full and satiated for hours. You can also boost the protein by adding a scoop of your preferred vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides.
- Low in Sugar – this peach overnight oatmeal has no added sugar, and can be sweetened with all natural options. I prefer using a granular monk fruit sweetener, which is a no sugar, low glycemic index sweetener. This low sugar breakfast option won’t spike your bloodsugar and leave you feeling tired and slugish later in the day.
How this Peach Overnight Oats helped me with weight loss
During my 100 lb. weight loss (read my story here), one thing I had to change was my habits around eating breakfast. Before my weight loss journey, most of my breakfasts were either fast-food, or big bowls of sugar-heavy cereal. Neither of these provided me with the protein and fiber I needed. Once I started prepping these peach overnight oats, I got into the habit of eating breakfast at home, nourshing my body with good food, and feeling full and satiated. This helped set me up for success for the rest of the day.
I’ve made 100’s of servings of overnight oats over the years, and this peach version is one of my favorite. It is a great way to have a healthy breakfast already made (a great way to eliminate decision fatigue), and provides you with a good source of protein and fiber first thing in the morning. It can be prepped to be eaten at home or taken with you to work or school, as it’s very lunchbox friendly.
What do I need to make peach overnight oats?
Here’s a quick check list of the things you’ll need to make overnight oats:
- Oats – Old fashioned rolled oats, NOT instant
- Greek Yogurt – I prefer plain, full-fat Greek yogurt. Fage is my preferred brand.
- Milk – I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any dairy or plant-based milk can be used.
- Chia Seeds
- Honey or Granular Sweetener – I use and enjoy Lankanto Monkfruit sweetener.
- Vanilla extract or Almond extract
- Salt – just a pinch or grind of your salt grinder
- Fresh or frozen peaches, diced (feel free to leave the skin on to make it easier, the skin is nutritious!)
- Chopped Walnuts – these are optional, but add a great crunch.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the full recipe at the bottom of the post.
How do you make overnight oats?
- In a mason jar or other resealable container, stir together the wet ingredients first; milk, yogurt, honey, and vanilla.
- Next, add the oats, chia seeds and salt. Stir together well.
- Lastly, stir in the chopped peaches or other preferred fruits.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours. This allows the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften. The chia seeds will also plump and create a thick, creamy texture.
Wait until just before eating in the morning to add walnuts or any other nuts. This will ensure the nuts stay crunchy.
How do you make overnight oats taste better?
Adding fresh fruits is a great way to add in flavor; peaches, cherries, blueberries and bananas are all great options. Make sure you are also including a sweetener. Honey, maple syrup or a granular sweetener are recommended.
Lastly, before serving add some nuts, like walnuts, almonds or pecans for some crunch.
Peach Cobber Overnight Oats Variation
Love the taste and crunch of peach cobbler? You can easily turn these overnight oats into a similar tasting, high protein breakfast option. Start by preparing the overnight oats and refrigerating as directed. Just before serving, combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons honey and 1/4 cup of your preferred granola. Stir together to combine and crumble over the top of the overnight oats with peaches.
Love peach cobbler? Try our Cake Mix Peach Cobbler or our Healthy Peach Crisp recipes.
Fresh vs. Frozen vs. Canned Peaches – Which is best?
If peaches are in season (June – September) I would highly recommend using fresh, ripe peaches. If fresh peaches are unavailable, frozen peaches are a good option. You can chop up the frozen peaches and add them right into the oats – no need to thaw.
You can use canned peaches if you are in a bind, but be sure to read the labels. Often, canned peaches are packed in syrup, they are typically loaded with refined sugar, which isn’t good for you. Choose canned peaches that are packed in water, as these will have less added sugar. Drain the peaches completely before adding to your oats.
How to meal prep peach overnight oats for the week
Overnight oats are definitely one of my favorite ways to prep a healthy breakfast in advance. These can be made on the weekend, and enjoyed throughout the week. For best results, I like to mix a large batch, about 4 servings and pour into my favorite meal prep containers. I like these glass meal prep containers, which have tight fitting lids. These are great for stacking in the refrigerator, and are spill-proof when packing in a lunch bag. I also really like these pint-sized mason jars, which are the perfect size for overnight oats. The tight fitting lids are also stackable in the refrigerator, spillproof, and are dishwasher safe.
If you are adding any nuts or granola, I recommend placing these in a separate container, and adding just before eating. These crunchy items will become soggy if added when mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
If you’re looking to have breakfasts made in advance for yourself (highly recommend!) check out my Breakfast Meal Prep post! Some other great make-ahead breakfast recipes are my Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, Healthy Breakfast Sandwiches, Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding and my Baked Egg Cups.
Recipe Variations, Add-Ins and Topping Ideas for Overnight Oats
- Peaches – fresh, frozen or canned peaches can be used in this recipe. For fresh peaches, I recommend peeling the skin before adding. For frozen peaches, you can chop and add them frozen to the oats. They will defrost as the oats soak in the refrigerator. For canned peaches I recommend buying canned peaches in water and not syrup. Canned peaches in water have less refined sugar. Be sure to rinse before adding to the oats.
- Nuts and Nut Butter – peaches go great with walnuts, pecans and sliced almonds. These are great for toppings added just before serving. Try a drizzle of your favorite nut or seed butter for added protein and good fats.
- Other fruits and berries – this peach overnight oats recipe would also be great with added berries like, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. A great way to add extra sweetness and fiber.
- Milk options – need a specific type of milk for your dietary needs? This overnight oats recipe can be easily made with any type of milk – dairy, coconut, cashew, oat, soy or almond milk.
- Sweeteners – I use a granular monk fruit sweetener to keep my oats sugar free, and low-glycemic index. However, you can also choose other sweeteners like honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar.
- Extract options – vanilla extract is what I use in this recipe, however, almond extract is an excellent swap.
Love peaches? Check out some of my other delicious peach recipes:
- Peach Margarita
- Peach Daiquiri
- Healthy Peach Muffins
- Peach Crumb Coffee Cake
- Ginger Peach Moscow Mule
- Peaches & Cream Dessert
- Peaches and Cream Pretzel Salad
- Copycat Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake
- Ginger Peach Iced Tea
- Frozen Raspberry Peach Bellini
- Easy Peach Pops
- Peach Crumble Tart at Real Housemoms
FAQ’s about making overnight oats:
Yes. Adding fruit like berries, peaches, apples and cherries are fine to add the night before. It will lend to the flavor of the oats. As for nuts, wait to add those until just before eating to keep them crunchy.
Yes. Overnight oats are a great healthy breakfast option when you’re looking to lose weight. They contain a significant amount of fiber and protein, helping you stay fuller for longer. As with all foods, be watchful of your portions by measuring your ingredients.
Yes. Once prepared, overnight oats are good to eat 1-3 days later. Overnight oats can last for up to 5 days refrigerated, however, the texture will be less optimal.
No. When made with healthy ingredients, overnight oats can be a very healthy breakfast option and even promote weight loss. Be sure to include ingredients without refined sugar and use proper portions.
Overdoing portion sizes and including ingredients like high-sugar yogurts, nut butters and granola is when this breakfast becomes high in calories.
A minimum of 4 hours. Mix them up before you go to bed and refrigerate overnight. When you wake up in the morning they will be ready to eat.
On average, overnight oats will keep well up to 5 days. This makes them a great meal-prep option for when you are looking to make your breakfasts ahead on the weekend for the upcoming week.
Traditionally, overnight oats are ate cold, however, if you would prefer to warm them up, you can certainly do that. To warm, place in a microwave-safe bowl, add a little extra milk, stir and then heat on 30-45 second increments until warm.
These overnight oats are great with additional peach slices and nuts like walnuts, pecans or almonds. Some other options are pecan, cashew or almond butter, granola clusters or an additional dollop of yogurt. A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg as also a great way to add a little extra spice and flavor.
If you loved this overnight peach oatmeal, check out some of my other healthy oatmeal recipes:
- Tiramisu Overnight Oats Recipe
- Raspberry Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Cherry Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
- Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Almond Joy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
- The 20 Best Recipes for Overnight Oats
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Easy Peach Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Old fashioned rolled oats not instant oatmeal
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt vanilla can also be used
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
- 2 teaspoon granular monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup peaches fresh, frozen or canned
- 2 Tablespoons walnuts chopped (Optional)
Instructions
- In a pint-sized mason jar or resealable container, add the yogurt, milk, honey and vanilla. Stir together until smooth. Add the oatmeal, chia seeds and salt. Stir together until well combined. Stir in the peaches.
- Place lid on container and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
- When ready to enjoy, spoon out into a bowl and top with additional peaches and walnuts, if desired.
- Will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
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