Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats

Why We Love This Recipe

• Easy Morning Prep: Everything comes together in about 10 minutes, making this a practical breakfast for busy weekdays and meal prep.
• Creamy Texture: Greek yogurt and a small amount of chia seeds create thick, spoonable oats that stay creamy instead of becoming watery overnight.
• Fresh Summer Flavor: Sweet peaches bring natural sweetness and a bright fruit flavor that pairs perfectly with vanilla and honey.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: The jars can be prepared the night before, so breakfast is already waiting in the refrigerator when you wake up.

Key Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this peach overnight oats recipe:

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Rolled oats are the best choice for overnight oats because they soften without falling apart. Quick oats can become mushy, while steel-cut oats remain too firm unless soaked much longer.
• Fresh Peaches: Ripe peaches provide most of the sweetness in this recipe. We prefer slightly firm peaches so the chunks hold their shape after chilling overnight.
• Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt gives the oats their peaches-and-cream flavor and adds protein. A single container is convenient and eliminates leftover yogurt.
• Chia Seeds: A small amount helps thicken the mixture and improves the texture without turning the oats into chia pudding. Two teaspoons is enough to help the oats set while keeping them creamy.
• Vanilla and Honey: These ingredients bring out the fruit flavors without overpowering them. The result tastes lightly sweet rather than dessert-like.
• Optional Toppings: Fresh blackberries, almonds, and coconut flakes add color, texture, and a slight tartness that balances the sweetness of the peaches and honey.

A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Milk: Whole milk creates the richest texture, but almond milk works well if you prefer a dairy-light option.
• Greek Yogurt: Vanilla Greek yogurt can be used for a sweeter breakfast. Reduce the honey slightly if you make this change.
• Peaches: Nectarines work almost identically and can be substituted in equal amounts.
• Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warmer flavor profile in cooler months.

How To Make Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats

STEP ONE: Layer the Peaches

Divide about ¾ cup of the peach chunks between two 24-ounce wide-mouth mason jars, reserving the remaining peaches for topping.

This creates fruit throughout the jar instead of concentrating everything on top. The peaches also release a little juice overnight, which adds flavor to the oats beneath them.

STEP TWO: Add the Oat Mixture

Divide the oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and salt evenly between the jars. Stir each jar thoroughly until the yogurt is fully incorporated and no dry oats remain.

The mixture should look slightly loose at this stage. The oats and chia seeds will continue absorbing liquid as they chill.

STEP THREE: Chill Overnight

Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

By morning, the oats should be soft and creamy. If the mixture looks thicker than you prefer, stir in a splash of milk before serving.

STEP FOUR: Add the Toppings

Top each jar with the remaining peach chunks, blackberries, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey.

Adding the toppings just before serving keeps the almonds crisp and gives the finished jars a fresh, colorful appearance.

Storage

Store the peach overnight oats covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended because the fruit and yogurt texture can change when thawed. These oats are designed to be enjoyed cold, but you can let the jar sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before eating if preferred.

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Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats

Jami Powell

These peaches and cream overnight oats are creamy, lightly sweetened, and filled with fresh peaches. A small amount of chia seeds helps thicken the oats while maintaining a soft, spoonable texture. Ripe peaches provide the best flavor and natural sweetness.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

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Servings 2

Calories 334 kcal

Equipment

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  2 (24-ounce) wide-mouth mason jars
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  Measuring cups and spoons
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  Spoon

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 ½ cups fresh peach chunks divided
• ▢ 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ▢ 2 teaspoons chia seeds
• ▢ 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
• ▢ 1 (5.3-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt divided
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings

• ▢ fresh blackberries
• ▢ sliced almonds
• ▢ coconut flakes
• ▢ honey for drizzling

Instructions

 

• Divide about ¾ cup of the peach chunks between two 24-ounce wide-mouth mason jars, reserving the remaining peaches for topping.
• Divide the oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and salt evenly between the jars. Stir each jar thoroughly until the ingredients are fully combined.
• Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. The oats and chia seeds will absorb the liquid as they chill, creating a thick and creamy texture.
• Before serving, top each jar with the remaining peach chunks. If desired, add fresh blackberries, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey.

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Notes

Cooking Notes

These overnight oats thicken as they chill, so don't worry if the mixture looks slightly loose after stirring. Use ripe peaches for the best flavor and stir the jars thoroughly to evenly distribute the yogurt and chia seeds. Optional blackberries add a tart contrast and pop of color when serving.

Tips for Best Results:

• Stir each jar thoroughly before chilling so the oats hydrate evenly.
• Chill for at least 6 hours for the best texture.
• Add the almonds and coconut just before serving to keep them crisp.
• Stir in a splash of milk before serving if the oats become thicker than you prefer.

How to Know It's Ready:

The oats should be soft with most of the liquid absorbed, and the mixture should be thick and creamy but still easy to stir with a spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 7gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 2mg

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