Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Print)
Creamy oats with maple syrup, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans—prep ahead for effortless mornings.
# 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 the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired 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 Advice:
01 -
- You can literally make breakfast while half asleep and wake up to something that tastes like you spent actual time on it
- The maple and cinnamon combination hits those cozy fall vibes even in the middle of July
02 -
- The oats continue softening in the fridge, so theyll be perfect on day two but might get a bit mushy by day three
- Seems counterintuitive, but dont add fresh fruit until you eat it or everything turns slightly watery
03 -
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, watching closely like a hawk because nuts go from perfect to burned in seconds
- Stir everything right before eating because the cinnamon likes to hang out at the bottom