Peach Overnight Oats

These Peach Overnight Oats are amazing. Loaded with juicy peaches and seasonal spices, with added crunchy walnuts, they make excellent breakfast. They are tasty and nutritious, packed with hearty oats, and incredible flavor.

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• Why do you need to try this?
• Ingredients used
• How to make Peach Overnight Oats
• Substitutions
• Tips for storing
• Recipe variations
• Recipe tips
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Overnight oats are back on the menu. Arrival of colder days means it's time to start enjoying incredible oats again. There's nothing cozier than a bowl of oats in the morning. And overnight oats are perfect healthy breakfast.

I love having oats for breakfast because they are healthy, nutritious, and a great source of energy. Oats are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat on a daily basis. They are also higher in protein than many other grains. They deserve all the praise they get.

Peaches are still in season so they are regular on my menu too. Also, having peaches in September means holding on to Summer for a bit longer. These Peach Overnight Oats are the perfect way to say goodbye to Summer. They are absolutely delicious.

Why do you need to try this?

• These peach overnight oats taste delicious. They are sweet, creamy and full of seasonal flavors, packed with juicy peaches and crunchy walnuts.
• They are packed with protein and fiber, and essential Omega-3s.
• They are made with wholesome but super simple pantry ingredients.
• They require very little prep time, just 5 minutes while the refrigerator does the rest of the work!
• They don't have added unhealthy refined sugars!
• They are energizyng and very satisfying. Perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack, or pre-workout meal.

Ingredients used

This peach overnight oats recipe is very simple. You will need only basic pantry ingredients:  

• Rolled oats. Oats are whole grain, meaning they are rich in fiber especially beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that keeps our heart healthy. They also support healthy digestion and growth of good bacteria in our bowels, which is essential for strong immunity. I used rolled oats here.
• Milk. I like using oat milk, but any type of milk will work.
• Sweetener. I used pure maple syrup, but you can easily use honey here if you like.
• Walnuts. They gave the oats nutty crunchy. Also, walnuts are a great source of Omega-3 and an excellent source of powerful antioxidants that fights inflammation. (1)
• Vanilla extract. Adds a nice flavor punch.
• Peach. Juicy, sweet, and packed with flavor, they are beautiful fruit.

How to make Peach Overnight Oats

Making these overnight oats with peaches is super simple. You just mix the ingredients, then let them sit in the refrigerator while you sleep. In the morning you just add toppings. Plus, to make this you only need a bowl and a spoon.

Step by step instructions

• Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
• Place oats in the small bowl or a wide-mouth jar.
• Add in milk, chopped walnuts, vanilla and sweetener.
• Stir the mixture to combine using the spoon.
• Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener to your likings.
• Secure with a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to 6 hours. Best is to leave the oats overnight!
• The next day, add diced fresh peaches.
• Add toppings. I used chopped walnuts and dash of cinnamon. You can be creative here and use any nuts, and toppings you like.
• Serve and enjoy!

Substitutions

• You can substitute oat milk with any milk - organic soy milk, cashew milk, or almond milk. Cow’s milk works well too. Coconut milk will give a different flavor but still it's good substitution.
• You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats. Note: quick oats will turn very mushy if you leave them soaking overnight. But if you like creamier, softer texture, than quick oats are way to go.
• You can substitute walnuts with other nuts. See "Recipe variations" for toppings suggestions.
• You can substitute maple syrup with honey. Make sure honey is not raw but in liquid, runny form. 
• You can substitute peach with stone fruits like nectarines or appricots.

Tips for storing

• Store overnight oats in a sealed container or in a jar with the lid.
• Keep overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but they are best to eat within 24 hours.

Recipe variations

• Add in some dried fruits: raisins, dried crainberries, or dried cherries.
• Pair fresh peaches with more fruits: raspberries, fresh plum or banana slices.
• Boost the oats with more fibers and Omega-3s by mixing in some ground flax seeds, chia seeds or hemp seeds.
• Some other toppins suggestions: chopped pecans, pine nuts, chopped hazelnuts, peanuts.
• Try other spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, fresh grated ginger.
• Make it weight loss friendly: use low-carb sweetener.
• Make it protein-packed: Add a scoop of protein powder. This will transform peach overnigt oats into a great protein-packed, pre-workout meal. I recommend vanilla protein powder.
• Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.

Recipe tips

• Rolled oats are the best for making overnight oats. Instant quick oats are also ok, but can turn out mushy. I wouldn’t recommend using steel cut oats here because they won’t soften quite the same.
• I like to put my overnight oats in a glass jar with a lid because the jar is easy to store. But any airtight container or bowl with plastic wrap over the top will do.
• Warming the oats. If you prefer warm oats, you can heat the oats in the microwave (for 45-60 seconds) or transfer oats to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed. You may need to add more liquid as oats get thick while cooking.
• For Peach Protein Overnight Oats: If you're adding protein powder then omit adding sweetener and vanilla extract. Protein powder will give oats enough sweetness and vanila flavor.

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