Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with maple syrup, cinnamon, and topped with crunchy pecans for a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You'll 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)
# Directions:
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 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. Oats can be divided into individual servings for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Waking up to breakfast thats already waiting for you feels like self care without any effort
- The way the maple and cinnamon deepen overnight makes every spoonful taste like you spent hours simmering something on the stove
02 -
- Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet for just two minutes makes them taste incredible and the aroma alone is worth it
- The texture will seem loose before refrigerating but thats exactly how it should look the oats really do absorb that much liquid overnight
03 -
- Use a wide-mouth mason jar for easy stirring and serving without making a mess
- Make these on Sunday night and your weekday breakfasts are sorted for days