Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Easy Peach Overnight Oats featuring tender sautéed peaches, toasted pecans, and creamy yogurt, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast that can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans
- ¼ cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
Peach Mixture
- 2 cups fresh peeled peaches (finely diced)
- ¼ cup honey (divided)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh)
- ⅜ tsp cinnamon (divided)
- â…› tsp nutmeg
Overnight Oats Base
- 2 cups oats (old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free)
- 2 cups milk (almond, cashew, or soy milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5 oz container of yogurt (plain or vanilla)
Instructions
- Toast pecans: Toast pecans in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, then set aside to cool.
- Cook peaches: Place the peeled and diced peaches into the same skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Sauté the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes until the peaches become tender and release their juices.
- Finish peach mixture: Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Prepare oats mixture: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, vanilla extract, remaining â…› teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to fully incorporate all ingredients.
- Assemble jars: Divide the oat mixture evenly among four jars or containers.
- Add yogurt: Spoon a little more than 1 ounce of plain or vanilla yogurt into each jar over the oats.
- Add peach topping: Evenly distribute the warm peach mixture over the yogurt layer in each jar.
- Chill: Refrigerate the jars for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Top with toasted pecans just before serving for a crunchy texture contrast.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if avoiding gluten.
- Adjust milk type to your dietary preferences, such as almond, cashew, or soy milk.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a vegan option, but note that the original recipe is vegetarian.
- Peeling peaches helps achieve a smoother texture but is optional.
- Leftover overnight oats can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
