Peach overnight oats are a creamy, no-cook breakfast filled with wholesome ingredients like juicy peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned), warm spices, and protein-packed Greek yogurt. Easy to customize with chia seeds, flaxseeds, or protein powder, and the perfect make-ahead breakfast and meal prep idea.
Be sure to try Brown Sugar Overnight Oats and Chocolate Greek Yogurt next!
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- Juicy peaches and creamy yogurt give that fresh summer peaches and cream flavor
- Warm cinnamon and ginger make it extra cozy
- Healthy, filling, and easy to prep ahead
- Customizable sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or jam
- Great for a high protein healthy breakfast, after-school snacks, or weekly meal prep
This peaches and cream overnight oats recipe is a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert. You can make it with frozen, canned, or fresh peaches, use your favorite milk or sweetener, and enjoy it as-is or add chia seeds, flaxseeds, or protein powder for extra texture and nutrition.
🍋Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Rolled oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats are the top choice for overnight oats since they soften while still holding their shape. Quick-cooking steel cut oats are also a good pick if you like a heartier bite. Quick oats can work, though they usually turn soft after a day or two, and instant oats from packets tend to break down too much.
- Peaches. Fresh, canned, or frozen (thawed) peaches may be used. Be sure to strain the liquid from canned and thawed peaches. I do not peel the peaches, but you certainly can.
- Milk, dairy or non-dairy. Any dairy or dairy-free milk you enjoy will work in this recipe. Try almond, soy, or oat milk. I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it tastes great and we always have it in the fridge.
- Greek yogurt. You can use full-fat, low-fat, or non-fat Greek yogurt. I use Chobani nonfat plain yogurt or whole milk Greek yogurt from Aldi. If your yogurt is on the thinner side, use about 2 tablespoons less, so the oats don't get watery. You can always stir in more the next morning.
- Spices. Cinnamon and ginger pair perfectly with peaches and give a cozy peach pie vibe. Use your favorite warm spices like nutmeg or allspice.
- Maple syrup or honey. Choose pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for the best taste. Honey is sweeter than maple syrup, so you may need a smaller amount.
🫐Variations or Substitutions
Notes about add-ins: Adding ingredients may cause your overnight oats to thicken or thin. To thin, stir in a little more milk. To quickly thicken, add more Greek yogurt or strain excess liquid. Or add a couple of tablespoons of oats and allow a few hours to absorb.
- Jam. Stir in a couple of teaspoons of peach preserves instead of maple syrup or honey.
- Nut butter: Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter, peanut butter powder, almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Chia seeds: For an extra nutritional boost, add chia seeds and increase the milk to ½ cup. Be prepared to stir in more milk the next day if needed.
- Ground flaxseeds. Stir in a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds. You may need to add a little more liquid the next day.
- Protein powder. Add your favorite protein powder. You may need to adjust the liquid up or down -- some protein powders I've experimented with actually made the oats mixture more watery.
🥣How to Make Peach Overnight Oats
Step 1: In a covered bowl or mason jar, stir the yogurt, spices, sweetener, and vanilla until combined. Stir in the milk, then the oats and peaches. Cover and refrigerate at least 4-6 hours.
Step 2: The next morning, give the oat mixture a good stir. Add more milk or yogurt, as needed. Top with fresh fruit, toasted nuts or coconut, a dash of cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
👉Helpful Hint: Adjust consistency. Stir in extra milk if the oats are too thick, or spoon out a little liquid if they're too thin. Thicken with more yogurt or more oats (allow a few hours to absorb).
✅Top Tips
- Oats to use. Rolled old-fashioned oats are ideal for creamy overnight oats. We also like quick steel-cut oats for chewiness. Quick oats tend to get too soft.
- Sweetness. Taste before serving and add more jam, honey, or maple syrup if you like things sweeter.
- Chia option. Mix in 1 tablespoon chia seeds with the oats and bump the milk and yogurt up to ½ cup. You may still need a splash more liquid the next day.
- Add toppings later. Keep fruit, nuts, or granola separate until you're ready to eat so they stay crunchy and fresh.
🎁Storage
Store brown sugar cinnamon overnight oats in mason jars or an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Store toppings in a separate container and add right before eating.
❓FAQ
Yes, canned peaches work well in peach overnight oats. Just drain them well and chop before adding.
Yes. Thaw them, drain off any liquid, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Yes! Use almond, oat, or coconut milk and a dairy-free yogurt.
Yes. This recipe for overnight oats is made without chia seeds. If you'd like to add them, adjust the milk and yogurt up to ½ cup each. You may need to add a little more milk in the morning.
Greek yogurt makes the oats creamy and adds protein. Regular yogurt will work, too, but since it has a thinner consistency, you may need to use less milk.
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📖 Recipe
Peach Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, to taste
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup diced peaches, fresh, canned, or frozen (thawed)
- toppings: yogurt, peaches, cinnamon, toasted nuts
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the yogurt, spices, sweetener, and vanilla. Stir in the milk. Add the oats and peaches and stir until moistened. Cover and refrigerate at least 4-6 hours.
- Before eating, stir well and add more milk or yogurt, as needed. Top with fresh peaches, toasted almonds, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust texture. Add a splash of milk if too thick. To thicken, stir in yogurt or add 2 tablespoon oats and let soak a few hours.
- Use rolled oats for creaminess or quick steel-cut oats for a chewy texture. Quick oats often turn mushy.
- Sweeten to taste with jam, honey, or maple syrup.
- Chia seeds. If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon chia seeds with oats and increase milk and yogurt to ½ cup each; add more liquid the next day if needed.
- Keep toppings separate until serving for the best texture.
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