Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats prepared the night before with maple syrup, cinnamon, and pecans for an easy 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 such as sliced banana or berries (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Cover container securely and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
03 - In the morning, stir oats thoroughly. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired creamy consistency.
04 - Top with chopped pecans, drizzle with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with cinnamon, and add fresh fruit if desired.
05 - Enjoy chilled. Divide into individual servings for convenient grab-and-go breakfast portions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The oats soften into this incredible pudding like texture that feels indulgent but takes zero morning effort
- Maple and cinnamon create this warm cozy flavor profile that tastes like fall even in July
02 -
- Steel cut oats will not work here no matter how long you soak them
- The texture will seem too liquid when you first mix it but this is exactly how it should be
03 -
- Wide mouth jars make stirring and eating much easier
- Double the recipe on Sunday and youre set for the work week