Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats with maple syrup, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans—prepare the night before 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 well until fully incorporated.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
04 - Top with chopped pecans, extra maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh fruit if desired.
05 - Enjoy chilled. Divide into individual servings for grab-and-go breakfast.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- Mornings become infinitely less stressful when breakfast is already waiting for you
- The oats soften into this creamy pudding-like texture that hot oatmeal just cannot achieve
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever is in your pantry
02 -
- Steel cut oats do not work here—they stay too chewy even after soaking all night
- The mixture will look liquidy before refrigerating but thickens up beautifully
- These keep for up to 5 days in the fridge so meal prep is totally doable
03 -
- Use wide mouth jars for easier stirring and serving
- Mason jars look cute but any airtight container works perfectly fine
- Wait to add fresh fruit until right before serving to prevent sogginess