Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with maple, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans for an effortless wholesome breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
04 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for drizzling)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - Fresh fruit (optional, e.g., sliced banana or berries)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Top each serving with chopped pecans, extra maple syrup for drizzling, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh fruit if desired.
05 - Enjoy the oats chilled. The recipe can be divided into individual servings for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Youll wake up to breakfast already done, which feels like winning the morning before it even starts
- The texture transforms overnight into something creamy and pudding like that store bought versions never achieve
02 -
- Greek yogurt can sometimes separate if your milk is particularly acidic, so give everything an extra vigorous stir in the morning
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so three days in the fridge is really the maximum before texture starts suffering
03 -
- Wide mouth jars make stirring and eating so much easier than standard ones
- Save your pecan toasting for the morning so your kitchen smells amazing when you wake up